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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.48, 985.98 and 482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.48, 985.98 and 482.20 is: 664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.48 : 985.98 = 482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.48/985.98 = 482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.48x = 985.98 × 482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.48x = 475,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,439.56/715.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.50

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