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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.45, 909.48 and 494.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.45, 909.48 and 494.05 is: 681.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.45 : 909.48 = 494.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.45/909.48 = 494.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.45x = 909.48 × 494.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.45x = 449,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,328.59/659.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.37

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