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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.63, 918.49 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.63, 918.49 and 497.88 is: 685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.63 : 918.49 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.63/918.49 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.63x = 918.49 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.63x = 457,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,290.72/666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.98

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