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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 918.59 and 488.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 918.59 and 488.90 is: 674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 918.59 = 488.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/918.59 = 488.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 918.59 × 488.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 449,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,098.50/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.30

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