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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.40, 992.24 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.40, 992.24 and 483.28 is: 666.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.40 : 992.24 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.40/992.24 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.40x = 992.24 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.40x = 479,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,529.75/719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.57

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