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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.38, 992.20 and 483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.38, 992.20 and 483.27 is: 666.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.38 : 992.20 = 483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.38/992.20 = 483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.38x = 992.20 × 483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.38x = 479,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,500.49/719.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.55

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