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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 991.64 and 499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 991.64 and 499.52 is: 747.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 991.64 = 499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/991.64 = 499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 991.64 × 499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 495,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,344.01/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.87

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