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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 910.98 and 503.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 910.98 and 503.77 is: 693.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 910.98 = 503.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/910.98 = 503.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 910.98 × 503.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 458,917.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,917.32/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.61

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