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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.43, 996.98 and 503.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.43, 996.98 and 503.11 is: 754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.43 : 996.98 = 503.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.43/996.98 = 503.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.43x = 996.98 × 503.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.43x = 501,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,590.61/664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.92

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