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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.46, 909.41 and 502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.46, 909.41 and 502.10 is: 692.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.46 : 909.41 = 502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.46/909.41 = 502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.46x = 909.41 × 502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.46x = 456,614.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,614.76/659.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.41

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