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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.81, 913.86 and 497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.81, 913.86 and 497.82 is: 685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.81 : 913.86 = 497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.81/913.86 = 497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.81x = 913.86 × 497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.81x = 454,937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,937.79/663.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.34

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