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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 998.14 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 998.14 and 483.18 is: 723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 998.14 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/998.14 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 998.14 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 482,281.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,281.29/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.89

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