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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.09, 991.95 and 482.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.09, 991.95 and 482.63 is: 665.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.09 : 991.95 = 482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.09/991.95 = 482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.09x = 991.95 × 482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.09x = 478,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,750.50/719.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.78

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