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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.88, 918.41 and 488.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.88, 918.41 and 488.78 is: 674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.88 : 918.41 = 488.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.88/918.41 = 488.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.88x = 918.41 × 488.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.88x = 448,900.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,900.44/665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.15

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