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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.61, 999.77 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.61, 999.77 and 483.24 is: 724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.61 : 999.77 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.61/999.77 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.61x = 999.77 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.61x = 483,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,128.85/666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.75

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