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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.20, 995.68 and 499.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.20, 995.68 and 499.69 is: 747.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.20 : 995.68 = 499.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.20/995.68 = 499.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.20x = 995.68 × 499.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.20x = 497,531.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,531.34/665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.94

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