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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.01, 986.55 and 482.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.01, 986.55 and 482.73 is: 665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.01 : 986.55 = 482.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.01/986.55 = 482.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.01x = 986.55 × 482.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.01x = 476,237.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,237.28/716.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.13

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