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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 988.41 and 483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 988.41 and 483.46 is: 667.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 988.41 = 483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/988.41 = 483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 988.41 × 483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 477,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,856.70/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.38

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