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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.08, 912.72 and 513.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.08, 912.72 and 513.76 is: 708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.08 : 912.72 = 513.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.08/912.72 = 513.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.08x = 912.72 × 513.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.08x = 468,919.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,919.03/662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.25

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