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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.03, 916.61 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.03, 916.61 and 498.72 is: 688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.03 : 916.61 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.03/916.61 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.03x = 916.61 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.03x = 457,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,133.77/664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.42

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