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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 913.92 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 913.92 and 515.04 is: 710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 913.92 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/913.92 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 913.92 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 470,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,705.36/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.61

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