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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.22, 987.75 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.22, 987.75 and 483.66 is: 667.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.22 : 987.75 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.22/987.75 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.22x = 987.75 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.22x = 477,735.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,735.17/716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.02

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