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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.67, 995.04 and 481.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.67, 995.04 and 481.42 is: 721.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.67 : 995.04 = 481.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.67/995.04 = 481.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.67x = 995.04 × 481.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.67x = 479,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,032.16/663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.79

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