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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.20, 990.96 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.20, 990.96 and 488.46 is: 730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.20 : 990.96 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.20/990.96 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.20x = 990.96 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.20x = 484,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,044.32/662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.96

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