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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.26, 914.46 and 498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.26, 914.46 and 498.20 is: 685.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.26 : 914.46 = 498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.26/914.46 = 498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.26x = 914.46 × 498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.26x = 455,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,579.40/664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.85

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