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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.88, 996.48 and 502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.88, 996.48 and 502.88 is: 753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.88 : 996.48 = 502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.88/996.48 = 502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.88x = 996.48 × 502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.88x = 501,109.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,109.86/664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.68

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