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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 995.13 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 995.13 and 482.94 is: 724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 995.13 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/995.13 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 995.13 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 480,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,588.08/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.44

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