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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.76, 994.47 and 481.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.76, 994.47 and 481.65 is: 722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.76 : 994.47 = 481.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.76/994.47 = 481.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.76x = 994.47 × 481.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.76x = 478,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,986.48/662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.71

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