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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 994.48 and 509.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 994.48 and 509.90 is: 764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 994.48 = 509.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/994.48 = 509.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 994.48 × 509.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 507,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,079.10/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.84

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