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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.01, 914.01 and 522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.01, 914.01 and 522.52 is: 720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.01 : 914.01 = 522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.01/914.01 = 522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.01x = 914.01 × 522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.01x = 477,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,588.51/663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.33

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