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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.86, 992.44 and 483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.86, 992.44 and 483.23 is: 667.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.86 : 992.44 = 483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.86/992.44 = 483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.86x = 992.44 × 483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.86x = 479,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,576.78/718.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.14

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