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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.38, 912.51 and 486.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.38, 912.51 and 486.78 is: 671.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.38 : 912.51 = 486.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.38/912.51 = 486.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.38x = 912.51 × 486.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.38x = 444,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,191.62/661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.61

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