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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.94, 907.41 and 492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.94, 907.41 and 492.55 is: 679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.94 : 907.41 = 492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.94/907.41 = 492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.94x = 907.41 × 492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.94x = 446,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,944.80/657.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.31

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