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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.24, 916.11 and 663.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.24, 916.11 and 663.21 is: 913.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.24 : 916.11 = 663.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.24/916.11 = 663.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.24x = 916.11 × 663.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.24x = 607,573.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,573.31/665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.32

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