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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.40, 909 and 484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.40, 909 and 484.44 is: 667.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.40 : 909 = 484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.40/909 = 484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.40x = 909 × 484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.40x = 440,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,355.96/659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.81

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