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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.11, 917.42 and 507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.11, 917.42 and 507.16 is: 699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.11 : 917.42 = 507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.11/917.42 = 507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.11x = 917.42 × 507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.11x = 465,280.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,280.00/665.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.55

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