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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.67, 916.55 and 497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.67, 916.55 and 497.62 is: 687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.67 : 916.55 = 497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.67/916.55 = 497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.67x = 916.55 × 497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.67x = 456,093.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,093.61/663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.23

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