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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 907.02 and 501.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 907.02 and 501.48 is: 692.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 907.02 = 501.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/907.02 = 501.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 907.02 × 501.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 454,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,852.39/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.32

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