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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.21, 991.51 and 483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.21, 991.51 and 483.20 is: 666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.21 : 991.51 = 483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.21/991.51 = 483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.21x = 991.51 × 483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.21x = 479,097.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,097.63/719.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.14

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