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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.63, 996.53 and 482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.63, 996.53 and 482.18 is: 722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.63 : 996.53 = 482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.63/996.53 = 482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.63x = 996.53 × 482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.63x = 480,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,499.44/664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.96

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