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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 994.98 and 498.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 994.98 and 498.14 is: 747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 994.98 = 498.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/994.98 = 498.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 994.98 × 498.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 495,639.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,639.34/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.55

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