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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 988.65 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 988.65 and 497.52 is: 744.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 988.65 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/988.65 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 988.65 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 491,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,873.15/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.89

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