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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.72, 996.96 and 483.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.72, 996.96 and 483.64 is: 725.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.72 : 996.96 = 483.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.72/996.96 = 483.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.72x = 996.96 × 483.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.72x = 482,169.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,169.73/664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.37

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