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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.59, 992.07 and 456.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.59, 992.07 and 456.69 is: 630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.59 : 992.07 = 456.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.59/992.07 = 456.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.59x = 992.07 × 456.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.59x = 453,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,068.45/718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.50

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