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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 913.83 and 513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 913.83 and 513.50 is: 707.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 913.83 = 513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/913.83 = 513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 913.83 × 513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 469,251.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,251.71/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.68

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