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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.79, 982.82 and 481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.79, 982.82 and 481.64 is: 721.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.79 : 982.82 = 481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.79/982.82 = 481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.79x = 982.82 × 481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.79x = 473,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,358.10/655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.82

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