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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 911.52 and 502.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 911.52 and 502.97 is: 694.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 911.52 = 502.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/911.52 = 502.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 911.52 × 502.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 458,467.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,467.21/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.31

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