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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.99, 995.25 and 482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.99, 995.25 and 482.18 is: 722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.99 : 995.25 = 482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.99/995.25 = 482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.99x = 995.25 × 482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.99x = 479,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,884.67/663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.73

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