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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 740.66 and 446.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 740.66 and 446.87 is: 667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 740.66 = 446.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/740.66 = 446.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 740.66 × 446.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 330,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,972.80/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.18

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