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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.48, 910.28 and 485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.48, 910.28 and 485.52 is: 669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.48 : 910.28 = 485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.48/910.28 = 485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.48x = 910.28 × 485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.48x = 441,959.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,959.15/660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.15

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