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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.88, 907.93 and 491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.88, 907.93 and 491.80 is: 678.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.88 : 907.93 = 491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.88/907.93 = 491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.88x = 907.93 × 491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.88x = 446,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,519.97/657.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.73

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