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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.50, 915.83 and 489.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.50, 915.83 and 489.35 is: 675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.50 : 915.83 = 489.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.50/915.83 = 489.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.50x = 915.83 × 489.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.50x = 448,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,161.41/663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.45

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