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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 992.08 and 485.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 992.08 and 485.92 is: 670.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 992.08 = 485.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/992.08 = 485.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 992.08 × 485.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 482,071.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,071.51/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.29

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