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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.24, 991.02 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.24, 991.02 and 497.52 is: 746.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.24 : 991.02 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.24/991.02 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.24x = 991.02 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.24x = 493,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,052.27/660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.78

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