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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 908.64 and 493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 908.64 and 493.02 is: 680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 908.64 = 493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/908.64 = 493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 908.64 × 493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 447,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,977.69/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.73

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