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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 918.72 and 509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 918.72 and 509.76 is: 703.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 918.72 = 509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/918.72 = 509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 918.72 × 509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 468,326.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,326.71/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.95

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