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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665, 996.38 and 491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665, 996.38 and 491.73 is: 736.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665 : 996.38 = 491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665/996.38 = 491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665x = 996.38 × 491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665x = 489,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,949.94/665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.77

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