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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 913.68 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 913.68 and 505.44 is: 698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 913.68 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/913.68 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 913.68 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 461,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,810.42/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.70

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