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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.97, 910.10 and 502.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.97, 910.10 and 502.61 is: 693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.97 : 910.10 = 502.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.97/910.10 = 502.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.97x = 910.10 × 502.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.97x = 457,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,418.30/659.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.09

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