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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.24, 991.09 and 482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.24, 991.09 and 482.14 is: 665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.24 : 991.09 = 482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.24/991.09 = 482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.24x = 991.09 × 482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.24x = 477,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,842.86/718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.30

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