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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.81, 908.19 and 482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.81, 908.19 and 482.46 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.81 : 908.19 = 482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.81/908.19 = 482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.81x = 908.19 × 482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.81x = 438,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,165.35/659.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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