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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 912.60 and 496.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 912.60 and 496.67 is: 683.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 912.60 = 496.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/912.60 = 496.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 912.60 × 496.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 453,256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,256.48/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.94

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