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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.90, 991.53 and 482.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.90, 991.53 and 482.78 is: 665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.90 : 991.53 = 482.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.90/991.53 = 482.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.90x = 991.53 × 482.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.90x = 478,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,690.85/718.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.87

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