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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.42, 993.68 and 480.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.42, 993.68 and 480.41 is: 719.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.42 : 993.68 = 480.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.42/993.68 = 480.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.42x = 993.68 × 480.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.42x = 477,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,373.81/663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.56

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