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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.03, 991.71 and 481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.03, 991.71 and 481.60 is: 665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.03 : 991.71 = 481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.03/991.71 = 481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.03x = 991.71 × 481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.03x = 477,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,607.54/718.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.16

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