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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.14, 990.90 and 487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.14, 990.90 and 487 is: 731.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.14 : 990.90 = 487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.14/990.90 = 487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.14x = 990.90 × 487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.14x = 482,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,568.30/660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.01

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