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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.21, 912.80 and 504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.21, 912.80 and 504.33 is: 695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.21 : 912.80 = 504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.21/912.80 = 504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.21x = 912.80 × 504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.21x = 460,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,349.90/662.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.18

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