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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.43, 995.48 and 502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.43, 995.48 and 502.11 is: 753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.43 : 995.48 = 502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.43/995.48 = 502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.43x = 995.48 × 502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.43x = 499,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,840.46/663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.42

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