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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 910.98 and 495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 910.98 and 495.18 is: 682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 910.98 = 495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/910.98 = 495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 910.98 × 495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 451,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,099.08/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.30

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