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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.22, 1,001.70 and 493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.22, 1,001.70 and 493.11 is: 742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.22 : 1,001.70 = 493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.22/1,001.70 = 493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.22x = 1,001.70 × 493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.22x = 493,948.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,948.29/665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.53

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