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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 916.38 and 516.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 916.38 and 516.12 is: 712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 916.38 = 516.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/916.38 = 516.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 916.38 × 516.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 472,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,962.05/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.59

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