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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.84, 995.63 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.84, 995.63 and 508.24 is: 763.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.84 : 995.63 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.84/995.63 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.84x = 995.63 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.84x = 506,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,018.99/662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.41

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