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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.27, 915.02 and 533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.27, 915.02 and 533.99 is: 734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.27 : 915.02 = 533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.27/915.02 = 533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.27x = 915.02 × 533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.27x = 488,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,611.53/665.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.46

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