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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.08, 910.04 and 494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.08, 910.04 and 494 is: 682.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.08 : 910.04 = 494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.08/910.04 = 494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.08x = 910.04 × 494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.08x = 449,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,559.76/659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.10

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