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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.12, 998.24 and 501.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.12, 998.24 and 501.48 is: 751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.12 : 998.24 = 501.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.12/998.24 = 501.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.12x = 998.24 × 501.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.12x = 500,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,597.40/666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.51

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