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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.98, 987.90 and 486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.98, 987.90 and 486.84 is: 728.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.98 : 987.90 = 486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.98/987.90 = 486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.98x = 987.90 × 486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.98x = 480,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,949.24/659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.73

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