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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.57, 989.87 and 495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.57, 989.87 and 495.25 is: 742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.57 : 989.87 = 495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.57/989.87 = 495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.57x = 989.87 × 495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.57x = 490,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,230.95/660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.13

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