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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.74, 991.78 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.74, 991.78 and 482.64 is: 665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.74 : 991.78 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.74/991.78 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.74x = 991.78 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.74x = 478,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,672.70/718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.99

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