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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.62, 910.56 and 502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.62, 910.56 and 502.28 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.62 : 910.56 = 502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.62/910.56 = 502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.62x = 910.56 × 502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.62x = 457,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,356.08/659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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