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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.20, 910.40 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.20, 910.40 and 502.40 is: 693.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.20 : 910.40 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.20/910.40 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.20x = 910.40 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.20x = 457,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,384.96/659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.85

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