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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 991.84 and 499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 991.84 and 499.48 is: 748.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 991.84 = 499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/991.84 = 499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 991.84 × 499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 495,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,404.24/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.44

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