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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.03, 990.33 and 480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.03, 990.33 and 480.60 is: 663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.03 : 990.33 = 480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.03/990.33 = 480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.03x = 990.33 × 480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.03x = 475,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,952.60/717.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.78

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