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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.16, 999.20 and 495.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.16, 999.20 and 495.28 is: 742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.16 : 999.20 = 495.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.16/999.20 = 495.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.16x = 999.20 × 495.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.16x = 494,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,883.78/666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.89

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