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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 913.46 and 496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 913.46 and 496.38 is: 684.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 913.46 = 496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/913.46 = 496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 913.46 × 496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 453,423.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,423.27/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.76

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