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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.24, 909.92 and 482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.24, 909.92 and 482.28 is: 665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.24 : 909.92 = 482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.24/909.92 = 482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.24x = 909.92 × 482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.24x = 438,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,836.22/659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.67

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