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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.05, 996.45 and 482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.05, 996.45 and 482.44 is: 722.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.05 : 996.45 = 482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.05/996.45 = 482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.05x = 996.45 × 482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.05x = 480,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,727.34/665.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.84

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