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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.36, 917.49 and 498.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.36, 917.49 and 498.31 is: 688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.36 : 917.49 = 498.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.36/917.49 = 498.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.36x = 917.49 × 498.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.36x = 457,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,194.02/664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.17

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