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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.04, 991.08 and 498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.04, 991.08 and 498.32 is: 747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.04 : 991.08 = 498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.04/991.08 = 498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.04x = 991.08 × 498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.04x = 493,874.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,874.99/661.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.12

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