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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.84, 924.04 and 494.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.84, 924.04 and 494.88 is: 682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.84 : 924.04 = 494.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.84/924.04 = 494.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.84x = 924.04 × 494.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.84x = 457,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,288.92/669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.68

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