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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.28, 986.76 and 495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.28, 986.76 and 495.84 is: 742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.28 : 986.76 = 495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.28/986.76 = 495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.28x = 986.76 × 495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.28x = 489,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,275.08/659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.14

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