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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.99, 915.46 and 498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.99, 915.46 and 498.75 is: 687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.99 : 915.46 = 498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.99/915.46 = 498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.99x = 915.46 × 498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.99x = 456,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,585.68/663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.64

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