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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.52, 987.48 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.52, 987.48 and 496.44 is: 743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.52 : 987.48 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.52/987.48 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.52x = 987.48 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.52x = 490,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,224.57/659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.31

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