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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.29, 910.18 and 482.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.29, 910.18 and 482.07 is: 665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.29 : 910.18 = 482.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.29/910.18 = 482.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.29x = 910.18 × 482.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.29x = 438,770.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,770.47/659.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.52

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