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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.64, 679.40 and 480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.64, 679.40 and 480.06 is: 660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.64 : 679.40 = 480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.64/679.40 = 480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.64x = 679.40 × 480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.64x = 326,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,152.76/493.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.71

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