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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 907.04 and 502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 907.04 and 502.04 is: 693.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 907.04 = 502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/907.04 = 502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 907.04 × 502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 455,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,370.36/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.11

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