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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.24, 991.86 and 499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.24, 991.86 and 499.24 is: 748.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.24 : 991.86 = 499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.24/991.86 = 499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.24x = 991.86 × 499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.24x = 495,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,176.19/661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.86

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