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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.82, 998.51 and 484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.82, 998.51 and 484.06 is: 724.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.82 : 998.51 = 484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.82/998.51 = 484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.82x = 998.51 × 484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.82x = 483,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,338.75/666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.84

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