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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.40, 989.57 and 486.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.40, 989.57 and 486.81 is: 729.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.40 : 989.57 = 486.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.40/989.57 = 486.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.40x = 989.57 × 486.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.40x = 481,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,733.79/660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.46

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