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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.80, 995.68 and 510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.80, 995.68 and 510.68 is: 766.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.80 : 995.68 = 510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.80/995.68 = 510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.80x = 995.68 × 510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.80x = 508,473.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,473.86/663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.00

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