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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.41, 987.06 and 486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.41, 987.06 and 486.27 is: 727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.41 : 987.06 = 486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.41/987.06 = 486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.41x = 987.06 × 486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.41x = 479,980.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,980.13/659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.89

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