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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.22, 996.91 and 480.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.22, 996.91 and 480.74 is: 721.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.22 : 996.91 = 480.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.22/996.91 = 480.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.22x = 996.91 × 480.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.22x = 479,254.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,254.51/664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.53

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