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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.79, 996.72 and 493.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.79, 996.72 and 493.23 is: 738.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.79 : 996.72 = 493.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.79/996.72 = 493.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.79x = 996.72 × 493.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.79x = 491,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,612.21/665.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.39

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