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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.14, 913.81 and 496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.14, 913.81 and 496.06 is: 684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.14 : 913.81 = 496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.14/913.81 = 496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.14x = 913.81 × 496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.14x = 453,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,307.59/662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.61

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