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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.96, 991 and 482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.96, 991 and 482.32 is: 665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.96 : 991 = 482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.96/991 = 482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.96x = 991 × 482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.96x = 477,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,979.12/717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.75

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