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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.64, 913.37 and 522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.64, 913.37 and 522.52 is: 720.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.64 : 913.37 = 522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.64/913.37 = 522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.64x = 913.37 × 522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.64x = 477,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,254.09/662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.23

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