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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.85, 999.19 and 483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.85, 999.19 and 483.38 is: 724.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.85 : 999.19 = 483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.85/999.19 = 483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.85x = 999.19 × 483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.85x = 482,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,989.75/666.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.29

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