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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.15, 992.72 and 486.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.15, 992.72 and 486.41 is: 671.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.15 : 992.72 = 486.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.15/992.72 = 486.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.15x = 992.72 × 486.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.15x = 482,865.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,865.19/719.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.44

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