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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.52, 909.92 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.52, 909.92 and 494.08 is: 681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.52 : 909.92 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.52/909.92 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.52x = 909.92 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.52x = 449,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,573.27/659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.67

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