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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.93, 914.92 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.93, 914.92 and 505.28 is: 697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.93 : 914.92 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.93/914.92 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.93x = 914.92 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.93x = 462,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,284.94/662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.33

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