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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.69, 989.28 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.69, 989.28 and 487.08 is: 729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.69 : 989.28 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.69/989.28 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.69x = 989.28 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.69x = 481,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,858.50/660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.33

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