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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.44, 998.34 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.44, 998.34 and 504.32 is: 755.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.44 : 998.34 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.44/998.34 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.44x = 998.34 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.44x = 503,482.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,482.83/666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.48

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