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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.92, 994.84 and 501.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.92, 994.84 and 501.48 is: 751.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.92 : 994.84 = 501.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.92/994.84 = 501.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.92x = 994.84 × 501.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.92x = 498,892.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,892.36/663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.43

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