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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 913.04 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 913.04 and 487.52 is: 671.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 913.04 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/913.04 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 913.04 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 445,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,125.26/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.91

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