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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.82, 918 and 488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.82, 918 and 488.76 is: 674.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.82 : 918 = 488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.82/918 = 488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.82x = 918 × 488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.82x = 448,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,681.68/664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.90

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