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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.39, 913.02 and 522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.39, 913.02 and 522.27 is: 719.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.39 : 913.02 = 522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.39/913.02 = 522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.39x = 913.02 × 522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.39x = 476,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,842.96/662.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.89

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