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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 982.53 and 508.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 982.53 and 508.41 is: 760.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 982.53 = 508.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/982.53 = 508.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 982.53 × 508.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 499,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,528.08/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.73

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