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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.90, 994.82 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.90, 994.82 and 498.56 is: 747.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.90 : 994.82 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.90/994.82 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.90x = 994.82 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.90x = 495,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,977.46/663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.07

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