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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.88, 995.12 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.88, 995.12 and 502.56 is: 754.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.88 : 995.12 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.88/995.12 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.88x = 995.12 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.88x = 500,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,107.51/662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.45

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