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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.86, 991.06 and 482.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.86, 991.06 and 482.23 is: 665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.86 : 991.06 = 482.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.86/991.06 = 482.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.86x = 991.06 × 482.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.86x = 477,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,918.86/717.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.75

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