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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.27, 998.46 and 491.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.27, 998.46 and 491.58 is: 736.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.27 : 998.46 = 491.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.27/998.46 = 491.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.27x = 998.46 × 491.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.27x = 490,822.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,822.97/666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.67

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