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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.66, 997.60 and 510.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.66, 997.60 and 510.09 is: 765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.66 : 997.60 = 510.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.66/997.60 = 510.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.66x = 997.60 × 510.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.66x = 508,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,865.78/664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.60

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