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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.86, 996.48 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.86, 996.48 and 482.10 is: 722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.86 : 996.48 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.86/996.48 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.86x = 996.48 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.86x = 480,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,403.01/664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.56

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