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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.10, 998.19 and 494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.10, 998.19 and 494.26 is: 740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.10 : 998.19 = 494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.10/998.19 = 494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.10x = 998.19 × 494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.10x = 493,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,365.39/666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.68

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