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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 915.84 and 489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 915.84 and 489.12 is: 674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 915.84 = 489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/915.84 = 489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 915.84 × 489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 447,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,955.66/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.79

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