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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.65, 913.37 and 496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.65, 913.37 and 496.41 is: 685.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.65 : 913.37 = 496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.65/913.37 = 496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.65x = 913.37 × 496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.65x = 453,406.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,406.00/661.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.27

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