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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.11, 916.56 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.11, 916.56 and 498.06 is: 687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.11 : 916.56 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.11/916.56 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.11x = 916.56 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.11x = 456,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,501.87/664.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.39

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