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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.05, 994.95 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.05, 994.95 and 481.44 is: 721.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.05 : 994.95 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.05/994.95 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.05x = 994.95 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.05x = 479,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,008.73/664.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.34

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