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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.43, 908.69 and 484.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.43, 908.69 and 484.47 is: 667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.43 : 908.69 = 484.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.43/908.69 = 484.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.43x = 908.69 × 484.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.43x = 440,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,230.62/659.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.59

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