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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.70, 929.70 and 662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.70, 929.70 and 662.70 is: 929.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.70 : 929.70 = 662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.70/929.70 = 662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.70x = 929.70 × 662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.70x = 616,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,112.19/662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.70

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