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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.37, 912.22 and 484.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.37, 912.22 and 484.39 is: 668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.37 : 912.22 = 484.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.37/912.22 = 484.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.37x = 912.22 × 484.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.37x = 441,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,866.75/661.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.11

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