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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.72, 764.59 and 494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.72, 764.59 and 494.60 is: 682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.72 : 764.59 = 494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.72/764.59 = 494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.72x = 764.59 × 494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.72x = 378,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,166.38/553.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.96

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