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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 918.90 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 918.90 and 663.48 is: 915.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 918.90 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/918.90 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 918.90 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 609,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,671.77/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.92

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