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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.64, 916.80 and 490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.64, 916.80 and 490.40 is: 676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.64 : 916.80 = 490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.64/916.80 = 490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.64x = 916.80 × 490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.64x = 449,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,598.72/664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.45

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