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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.37, 999.46 and 482.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.37, 999.46 and 482.15 is: 723.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.37 : 999.46 = 482.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.37/999.46 = 482.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.37x = 999.46 × 482.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.37x = 481,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,890.03/666.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.16

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