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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 913.89 and 496.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 913.89 and 496.78 is: 685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 913.89 = 496.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/913.89 = 496.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 913.89 × 496.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 454,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,002.27/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.78

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