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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.87, 913.92 and 530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.87, 913.92 and 530.43 is: 731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.87 : 913.92 = 530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.87/913.92 = 530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.87x = 913.92 × 530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.87x = 484,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,770.59/662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.33

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