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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.40, 910.53 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.40, 910.53 and 493.32 is: 681.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.40 : 910.53 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.40/910.53 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.40x = 910.53 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.40x = 449,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,182.66/659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.20

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