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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.67, 996.54 and 482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.67, 996.54 and 482.42 is: 723.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.67 : 996.54 = 482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.67/996.54 = 482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.67x = 996.54 × 482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.67x = 480,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,750.83/664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.29

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