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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.41, 998.53 and 482.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.41, 998.53 and 482.95 is: 723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.41 : 998.53 = 482.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.41/998.53 = 482.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.41x = 998.53 × 482.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.41x = 482,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,240.06/666.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.64

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