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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.14, 990.47 and 482.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.14, 990.47 and 482.01 is: 664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.14 : 990.47 = 482.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.14/990.47 = 482.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.14x = 990.47 × 482.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.14x = 477,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,416.44/718.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.80

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