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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.68, 988.80 and 497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.68, 988.80 and 497.96 is: 745.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.68 : 988.80 = 497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.68/988.80 = 497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.68x = 988.80 × 497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.68x = 492,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,382.85/660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.27

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