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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.75, 992.69 and 485.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.75, 992.69 and 485.47 is: 670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.75 : 992.69 = 485.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.75/992.69 = 485.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.75x = 992.69 × 485.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.75x = 481,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,921.21/718.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.50

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