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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.58, 913.14 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.58, 913.14 and 513 is: 707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.58 : 913.14 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.58/913.14 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.58x = 913.14 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.58x = 468,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,440.82/662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.00

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