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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.44, 999.81 and 485.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.44, 999.81 and 485.19 is: 726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.44 : 999.81 = 485.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.44/999.81 = 485.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.44x = 999.81 × 485.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.44x = 485,097.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,097.81/667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.80

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