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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.74, 915.84 and 489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.74, 915.84 and 489.78 is: 674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.74 : 915.84 = 489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.74/915.84 = 489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.74x = 915.84 × 489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.74x = 448,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,560.12/664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.79

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