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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 993.60 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 993.60 and 483.84 is: 667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 993.60 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/993.60 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 993.60 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 480,743.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,743.42/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.85

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