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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.43, 913.62 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.43, 913.62 and 495.66 is: 683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.43 : 913.62 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.43/913.62 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.43x = 913.62 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.43x = 452,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,844.89/662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.61

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