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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.62, 994.49 and 498.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.62, 994.49 and 498.98 is: 747.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.62 : 994.49 = 498.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.62/994.49 = 498.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.62x = 994.49 × 498.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.62x = 496,226.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,226.89/663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.76

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