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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.26, 913.29 and 512.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.26, 913.29 and 512.65 is: 706.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.26 : 913.29 = 512.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.26/913.29 = 512.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.26x = 913.29 × 512.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.26x = 468,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,198.12/662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.97

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