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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.06, 915.52 and 487.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.06, 915.52 and 487.07 is: 671.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.06 : 915.52 = 487.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.06/915.52 = 487.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.06x = 915.52 × 487.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.06x = 445,922.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,922.33/664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.51

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