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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.61, 990.12 and 484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.61, 990.12 and 484.63 is: 726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.61 : 990.12 = 484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.61/990.12 = 484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.61x = 990.12 × 484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.61x = 479,846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,846.77/660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.37

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