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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.18, 679.95 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.18, 679.95 and 483.24 is: 664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.18 : 679.95 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.18/679.95 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.18x = 679.95 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.18x = 328,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,579.04/494.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.90

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