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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.66, 994.92 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.66, 994.92 and 484.92 is: 669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.66 : 994.92 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.66/994.92 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.66x = 994.92 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.66x = 482,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,456.61/720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.46

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