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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.38, 996.49 and 483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.38, 996.49 and 483.52 is: 666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.38 : 996.49 = 483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.38/996.49 = 483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.38x = 996.49 × 483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.38x = 481,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,822.84/722.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.99

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