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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.26, 994.32 and 498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.26, 994.32 and 498.75 is: 746.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.26 : 994.32 = 498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.26/994.32 = 498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.26x = 994.32 × 498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.26x = 495,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,917.10/664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.57

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