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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.81, 914.79 and 505.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.81, 914.79 and 505.19 is: 697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.81 : 914.79 = 505.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.81/914.79 = 505.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.81x = 914.79 × 505.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.81x = 462,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,138.19/662.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.25

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