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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 914.44 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 914.44 and 505.52 is: 696.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 914.44 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/914.44 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 914.44 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 462,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,263.68/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.82

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