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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 990.96 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 990.96 and 508.48 is: 761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 990.96 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/990.96 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 990.96 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 503,883.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,883.34/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.25

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