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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 912.44 and 495.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 912.44 and 495.07 is: 683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 912.44 = 495.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/912.44 = 495.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 912.44 × 495.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 451,720.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,720.63/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.25

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