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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.66, 909.51 and 482.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.66, 909.51 and 482.48 is: 665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.66 : 909.51 = 482.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.66/909.51 = 482.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.66x = 909.51 × 482.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.66x = 438,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,816.90/659.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.22

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