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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 915.74 and 512.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 915.74 and 512.93 is: 707.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 915.74 = 512.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/915.74 = 512.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 915.74 × 512.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 469,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,710.66/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.19

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