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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.14, 986.67 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.14, 986.67 and 482.31 is: 665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.14 : 986.67 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.14/986.67 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.14x = 986.67 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.14x = 475,880.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,880.81/715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.44

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