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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.82, 989.10 and 481.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.82, 989.10 and 481.17 is: 663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.82 : 989.10 = 481.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.82/989.10 = 481.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.82x = 989.10 × 481.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.82x = 475,919.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,919.93/716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.93

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