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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 993.06 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 993.06 and 486.96 is: 672.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 993.06 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/993.06 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 993.06 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 483,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,580.50/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.42

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