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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.63, 913.93 and 485.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.63, 913.93 and 485.53 is: 669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.63 : 913.93 = 485.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.63/913.93 = 485.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.63x = 913.93 × 485.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.63x = 443,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,734.67/662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.66

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