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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.18, 908.82 and 484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.18, 908.82 and 484.22 is: 667.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.18 : 908.82 = 484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.18/908.82 = 484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.18x = 908.82 × 484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.18x = 440,068.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,068.82/659.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.60

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