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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.27, 998.73 and 503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.27, 998.73 and 503.46 is: 754.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.27 : 998.73 = 503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.27/998.73 = 503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.27x = 998.73 × 503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.27x = 502,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,820.61/666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.68

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