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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.44, 996.98 and 503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.44, 996.98 and 503.10 is: 754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.44 : 996.98 = 503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.44/996.98 = 503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.44x = 996.98 × 503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.44x = 501,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,580.64/664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.89

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