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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 910.22 and 494.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 910.22 and 494.07 is: 681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 910.22 = 494.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/910.22 = 494.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 910.22 × 494.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 449,709.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,709.93/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.35

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