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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.38, 997.94 and 484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.38, 997.94 and 484.94 is: 726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.38 : 997.94 = 484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.38/997.94 = 484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.38x = 997.94 × 484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.38x = 483,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,941.02/666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.22

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