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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.21, 906.10 and 480.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.21, 906.10 and 480.43 is: 662.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.21 : 906.10 = 480.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.21/906.10 = 480.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.21x = 906.10 × 480.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.21x = 435,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,317.62/657.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.37

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