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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.63, 916.01 and 489.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.63, 916.01 and 489.48 is: 675.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.63 : 916.01 = 489.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.63/916.01 = 489.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.63x = 916.01 × 489.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.63x = 448,368.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,368.57/663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.63

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