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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.29, 906.93 and 491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.29, 906.93 and 491.88 is: 678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.29 : 906.93 = 491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.29/906.93 = 491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.29x = 906.93 × 491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.29x = 446,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,100.73/657.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.70

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