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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 913.32 and 514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 913.32 and 514.62 is: 709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 913.32 = 514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/913.32 = 514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 913.32 × 514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 470,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,012.74/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.62

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