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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 989.55 and 495.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 989.55 and 495.05 is: 741.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 989.55 = 495.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/989.55 = 495.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 989.55 × 495.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 489,871.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,871.78/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.86

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