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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 914.09 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 914.09 and 488.43 is: 673.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 914.09 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/914.09 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 914.09 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 446,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,466.54/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.01

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