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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.93, 994.67 and 480.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.93, 994.67 and 480.87 is: 720.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.93 : 994.67 = 480.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.93/994.67 = 480.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.93x = 994.67 × 480.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.93x = 478,306.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,306.96/663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.42

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