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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.49, 985.14 and 482.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.49, 985.14 and 482.73 is: 724.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.49 : 985.14 = 482.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.49/985.14 = 482.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.49x = 985.14 × 482.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.49x = 475,556.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,556.63/656.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.39

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