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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.33, 995.68 and 490.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.33, 995.68 and 490.19 is: 735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.33 : 995.68 = 490.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.33/995.68 = 490.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.33x = 995.68 × 490.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.33x = 488,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,072.38/663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.79

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