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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.94, 993.06 and 480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.94, 993.06 and 480.69 is: 720.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.94 : 993.06 = 480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.94/993.06 = 480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.94x = 993.06 × 480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.94x = 477,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,354.01/662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.06

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