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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.52, 997.42 and 493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.52, 997.42 and 493 is: 739.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.52 : 997.42 = 493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.52/997.42 = 493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.52x = 997.42 × 493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.52x = 491,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,728.06/664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.97

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