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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.86, 995.88 and 503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.86, 995.88 and 503.52 is: 754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.86 : 995.88 = 503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.86/995.88 = 503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.86x = 995.88 × 503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.86x = 501,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,445.50/664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.21

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