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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.32, 997.38 and 492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.32, 997.38 and 492.04 is: 737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.32 : 997.38 = 492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.32/997.38 = 492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.32x = 997.38 × 492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.32x = 490,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,750.86/665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.62

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