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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.66, 992.58 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.66, 992.58 and 483.18 is: 666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.66 : 992.58 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.66/992.58 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.66x = 992.58 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.66x = 479,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,594.80/719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.42

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