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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 993.36 and 480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 993.36 and 480.80 is: 720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 993.36 = 480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/993.36 = 480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 993.36 × 480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 477,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,607.49/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.61

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