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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.94, 913.14 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.94, 913.14 and 484.76 is: 668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.94 : 913.14 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.94/913.14 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.94x = 913.14 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.94x = 442,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,653.75/661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.72

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