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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.44, 999.84 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.44, 999.84 and 505.32 is: 756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.44 : 999.84 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.44/999.84 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.44x = 999.84 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.44x = 505,239.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,239.15/667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.98

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