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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.56, 913.64 and 522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.56, 913.64 and 522.44 is: 720.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.56 : 913.64 = 522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.56/913.64 = 522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.56x = 913.64 × 522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.56x = 477,322.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,322.08/662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.42

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