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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.91, 986.85 and 482.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.91, 986.85 and 482.17 is: 665.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.91 : 986.85 = 482.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.91/986.85 = 482.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.91x = 986.85 × 482.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.91x = 475,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,829.46/714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.58

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