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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.02, 1,079.90 and 447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.02, 1,079.90 and 447.01 is: 671.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.02 : 1,079.90 = 447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.02/1,079.90 = 447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.02x = 1,079.90 × 447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.02x = 482,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,728.91/719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.37

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