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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.51, 910.80 and 502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.51, 910.80 and 502.14 is: 693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.51 : 910.80 = 502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.51/910.80 = 502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.51x = 910.80 × 502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.51x = 457,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,349.11/659.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.47

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