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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.46, 916.27 and 498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.46, 916.27 and 498.41 is: 687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.46 : 916.27 = 498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.46/916.27 = 498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.46x = 916.27 × 498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.46x = 456,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,672.30/664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.29

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