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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 985.68 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 985.68 and 482.16 is: 664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 985.68 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/985.68 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 985.68 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 475,255.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,255.47/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.95

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