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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.65, 993.19 and 487.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.65, 993.19 and 487.78 is: 732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.65 : 993.19 = 487.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.65/993.19 = 487.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.65x = 993.19 × 487.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.65x = 484,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,458.22/661.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.20

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