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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 995.88 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 995.88 and 491.04 is: 736.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 995.88 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/995.88 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 995.88 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 489,016.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,016.92/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.12

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