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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.92, 996.54 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.92, 996.54 and 482.94 is: 723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.92 : 996.54 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.92/996.54 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.92x = 996.54 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.92x = 481,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,269.03/664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.80

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