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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 669.66 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 669.66 and 482.64 is: 661.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 669.66 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/669.66 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 669.66 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 323,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,204.70/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.11

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