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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.04, 998.58 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.04, 998.58 and 494.46 is: 740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.04 : 998.58 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.04/998.58 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.04x = 998.58 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.04x = 493,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,757.87/667.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.23

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