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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.46, 912.24 and 496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.46, 912.24 and 496.06 is: 684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.46 : 912.24 = 496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.46/912.24 = 496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.46x = 912.24 × 496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.46x = 452,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,525.77/661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.13

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