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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 1,003.68 and 494.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 1,003.68 and 494.43 is: 744.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 1,003.68 = 494.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/1,003.68 = 494.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 1,003.68 × 494.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 496,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,249.50/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.52

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