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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.55, 992.66 and 486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.55, 992.66 and 486.27 is: 670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.55 : 992.66 = 486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.55/992.66 = 486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.55x = 992.66 × 486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.55x = 482,698.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,698.35/719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.83

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