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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.71, 992.03 and 470.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.71, 992.03 and 470.31 is: 649.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.71 : 992.03 = 470.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.71/992.03 = 470.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.71x = 992.03 × 470.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.71x = 466,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,559.28/718.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.16

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