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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.82, 992.66 and 483.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.82, 992.66 and 483.71 is: 667.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.82 : 992.66 = 483.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.82/992.66 = 483.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.82x = 992.66 × 483.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.82x = 480,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,152.19/719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.04

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