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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.86, 992.51 and 483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.86, 992.51 and 483.16 is: 667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.86 : 992.51 = 483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.86/992.51 = 483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.86x = 992.51 × 483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.86x = 479,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,539.91/718.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.08

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