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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 998.79 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 998.79 and 484.50 is: 726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 998.79 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/998.79 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 998.79 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 483,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,913.76/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.99

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