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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.09, 993.72 and 480.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.09, 993.72 and 480.84 is: 720.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.09 : 993.72 = 480.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.09/993.72 = 480.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.09x = 993.72 × 480.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.09x = 477,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,815.70/663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.59

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