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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.36, 995.40 and 480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.36, 995.40 and 480.88 is: 720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.36 : 995.40 = 480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.36/995.40 = 480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.36x = 995.40 × 480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.36x = 478,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,667.95/664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.49

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