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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.42, 916.70 and 516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.42, 916.70 and 516.80 is: 713.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.42 : 916.70 = 516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.42/916.70 = 516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.42x = 916.70 × 516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.42x = 473,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,750.56/664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.03

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