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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.07, 917.91 and 490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.07, 917.91 and 490.92 is: 677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.07 : 917.91 = 490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.07/917.91 = 490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.07x = 917.91 × 490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.07x = 450,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,620.38/665.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.55

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