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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.39, 992.38 and 483.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.39, 992.38 and 483.39 is: 666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.39 : 992.38 = 483.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.39/992.38 = 483.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.39x = 992.38 × 483.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.39x = 479,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,701.61/719.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.82

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