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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.74, 992.10 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.74, 992.10 and 470.22 is: 649.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.74 : 992.10 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.74/992.10 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.74x = 992.10 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.74x = 466,505.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,505.26/718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.06

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