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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.58, 993.33 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.58, 993.33 and 487.02 is: 672.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.58 : 993.33 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.58/993.33 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.58x = 993.33 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.58x = 483,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,771.58/719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.30

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