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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 955.12 and 482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 955.12 and 482.20 is: 665.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 955.12 = 482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/955.12 = 482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 955.12 × 482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 460,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,558.86/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.57

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