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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 995.04 and 500.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 995.04 and 500.76 is: 751.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 995.04 = 500.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/995.04 = 500.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 995.04 × 500.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 498,276.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,276.23/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.41

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