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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.80, 913.62 and 522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.80, 913.62 and 522.70 is: 720.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.80 : 913.62 = 522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.80/913.62 = 522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.80x = 913.62 × 522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.80x = 477,549.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,549.17/662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.50

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