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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.80, 917.36 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.80, 917.36 and 498.56 is: 689.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.80 : 917.36 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.80/917.36 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.80x = 917.36 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.80x = 457,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,359.00/663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.00

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