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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 985.80 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 985.80 and 481.56 is: 664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 985.80 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/985.80 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 985.80 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 474,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,721.85/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.43

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