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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 995.86 and 502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 995.86 and 502.36 is: 753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 995.86 = 502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/995.86 = 502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 995.86 × 502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 500,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,280.23/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.80

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