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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.21, 991.73 and 485.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.21, 991.73 and 485.93 is: 670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.21 : 991.73 = 485.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.21/991.73 = 485.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.21x = 991.73 × 485.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.21x = 481,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,908.93/719.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.05

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