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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.33, 991.05 and 496.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.33, 991.05 and 496.05 is: 743.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.33 : 991.05 = 496.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.33/991.05 = 496.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.33x = 991.05 × 496.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.33x = 491,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,610.35/661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.37

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