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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.64, 989.78 and 481.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.64, 989.78 and 481.51 is: 664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.64 : 989.78 = 481.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.64/989.78 = 481.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.64x = 989.78 × 481.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.64x = 476,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,587.70/717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.11

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