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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 991.98 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 991.98 and 496.14 is: 744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 991.98 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/991.98 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 991.98 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 492,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,160.96/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.55

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