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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.81, 918.93 and 508.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.81, 918.93 and 508.19 is: 701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.81 : 918.93 = 508.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.81/918.93 = 508.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.81x = 918.93 × 508.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.81x = 466,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,986.44/665.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.39

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