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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.94, 916.56 and 524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.94, 916.56 and 524.84 is: 723.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.94 : 916.56 = 524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.94/916.56 = 524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.94x = 916.56 × 524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.94x = 481,047.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,047.35/664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.44

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