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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.13, 993.47 and 508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.13, 993.47 and 508.34 is: 760.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.13 : 993.47 = 508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.13/993.47 = 508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.13x = 993.47 × 508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.13x = 505,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,020.48/664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.42

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