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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.43, 995.42 and 481.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.43, 995.42 and 481.37 is: 721.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.43 : 995.42 = 481.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.43/995.42 = 481.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.43x = 995.42 × 481.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.43x = 479,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,157.94/664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.16

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