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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 914.52 and 516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 914.52 and 516.52 is: 712.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 914.52 = 516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/914.52 = 516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 914.52 × 516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 472,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,367.87/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.04

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