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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.65, 910.62 and 494.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.65, 910.62 and 494.41 is: 682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.65 : 910.62 = 494.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.65/910.62 = 494.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.65x = 910.62 × 494.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.65x = 450,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,212.61/659.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.51

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