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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.99, 997.76 and 482.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.99, 997.76 and 482.93 is: 723.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.99 : 997.76 = 482.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.99/997.76 = 482.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.99x = 997.76 × 482.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.99x = 481,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,848.24/665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.51

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