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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.15, 995.63 and 482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.15, 995.63 and 482.49 is: 722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.15 : 995.63 = 482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.15/995.63 = 482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.15x = 995.63 × 482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.15x = 480,379.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,379.11/665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.22

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