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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 918.14 and 488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 918.14 and 488.07 is: 673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 918.14 = 488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/918.14 = 488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 918.14 × 488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 448,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,116.59/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.76

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