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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.24, 912.83 and 494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.24, 912.83 and 494.11 is: 681.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.24 : 912.83 = 494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.24/912.83 = 494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.24x = 912.83 × 494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.24x = 451,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,040.81/662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.09

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