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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.64, 989.68 and 508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.64, 989.68 and 508.32 is: 761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.64 : 989.68 = 508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.64/989.68 = 508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.64x = 989.68 × 508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.64x = 503,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,074.14/660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.50

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