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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 914.63 and 496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 914.63 and 496.63 is: 685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 914.63 = 496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/914.63 = 496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 914.63 × 496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 454,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,231.36/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.41

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