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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.48, 998.27 and 483.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.48, 998.27 and 483.47 is: 724.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.48 : 998.27 = 483.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.48/998.27 = 483.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.48x = 998.27 × 483.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.48x = 482,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,634.46/666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.16

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