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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.61, 910.59 and 502.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.61, 910.59 and 502.73 is: 692.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.61 : 910.59 = 502.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.61/910.59 = 502.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.61x = 910.59 × 502.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.61x = 457,780.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,780.91/660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.97

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