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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.95, 908.80 and 493.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.95, 908.80 and 493.55 is: 680.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.95 : 908.80 = 493.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.95/908.80 = 493.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.95x = 908.80 × 493.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.95x = 448,535.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,535.77/658.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.69

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