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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.70, 988.71 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.70, 988.71 and 486.96 is: 728.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.70 : 988.71 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.70/988.71 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.70x = 988.71 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.70x = 481,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,462.22/660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.72

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