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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.97, 993.24 and 482.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.97, 993.24 and 482.84 is: 667.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.97 : 993.24 = 482.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.97/993.24 = 482.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.97x = 993.24 × 482.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.97x = 479,580.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,580.35/718.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.04

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