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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.80, 994.35 and 500.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.80, 994.35 and 500.99 is: 750.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.80 : 994.35 = 500.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.80/994.35 = 500.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.80x = 994.35 × 500.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.80x = 498,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,159.41/663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.47

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