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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.50, 986.82 and 481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.50, 986.82 and 481.22 is: 664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.50 : 986.82 = 481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.50/986.82 = 481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.50x = 986.82 × 481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.50x = 474,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,877.52/714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.63

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