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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.06, 911.34 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.06, 911.34 and 494.64 is: 682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.06 : 911.34 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.06/911.34 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.06x = 911.34 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.06x = 450,785.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,785.22/660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.95

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