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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.37, 991.76 and 482.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.37, 991.76 and 482.73 is: 666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.37 : 991.76 = 482.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.37/991.76 = 482.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.37x = 991.76 × 482.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.37x = 478,749.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,749.89/718.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.44

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