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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.87, 997.64 and 503.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.87, 997.64 and 503.54 is: 755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.87 : 997.64 = 503.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.87/997.64 = 503.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.87x = 997.64 × 503.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.87x = 502,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,355.40/664.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.57

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