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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.97, 911.47 and 503.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.97, 911.47 and 503.61 is: 694.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.97 : 911.47 = 503.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.97/911.47 = 503.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.97x = 911.47 × 503.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.97x = 459,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,025.41/660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.47

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