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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.63, 1,079.50 and 447.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.63, 1,079.50 and 447.58 is: 671.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.63 : 1,079.50 = 447.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.63/1,079.50 = 447.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.63x = 1,079.50 × 447.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.63x = 483,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,158.87/719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.39

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