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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.50, 914.45 and 488.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.50, 914.45 and 488.35 is: 674.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.50 : 914.45 = 488.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.50/914.45 = 488.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.50x = 914.45 × 488.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.50x = 446,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,571.66/662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.07

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