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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.14, 991.85 and 483.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.14, 991.85 and 483.01 is: 666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.14 : 991.85 = 483.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.14/991.85 = 483.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.14x = 991.85 × 483.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.14x = 479,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,073.47/719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.18

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