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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.62, 992.04 and 496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.62, 992.04 and 496.10 is: 744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.62 : 992.04 = 496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.62/992.04 = 496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.62x = 992.04 × 496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.62x = 492,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,151.04/660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.98

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