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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.80, 912.36 and 662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.80, 912.36 and 662.80 is: 912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.80 : 912.36 = 662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.80/912.36 = 662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.80x = 912.36 × 662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.80x = 604,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,712.21/662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.36

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