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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.96, 914.91 and 496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.96, 914.91 and 496.88 is: 685.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.96 : 914.91 = 496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.96/914.91 = 496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.96x = 914.91 × 496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.96x = 454,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,600.48/662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.71

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