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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.39, 918.30 and 499.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.39, 918.30 and 499.31 is: 689.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.39 : 918.30 = 499.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.39/918.30 = 499.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.39x = 918.30 × 499.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.39x = 458,516.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,516.37/665.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.09

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