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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.46, 990.98 and 479.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.46, 990.98 and 479.21 is: 660.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.46 : 990.98 = 479.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.46/990.98 = 479.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.46x = 990.98 × 479.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.46x = 474,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,881.97/718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.97

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