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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.99, 984.66 and 502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.99, 984.66 and 502.68 is: 752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.99 : 984.66 = 502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.99/984.66 = 502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.99x = 984.66 × 502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.99x = 494,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,968.89/657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.24

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