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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.72, 917.26 and 507.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.72, 917.26 and 507.45 is: 700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.72 : 917.26 = 507.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.72/917.26 = 507.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.72x = 917.26 × 507.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.72x = 465,462.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,462.32/664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.24

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