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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.83, 910.85 and 513.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.83, 910.85 and 513.27 is: 707.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.83 : 910.85 = 513.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.83/910.85 = 513.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.83x = 910.85 × 513.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.83x = 467,509.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,509.41/660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.46

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