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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.79, 992.24 and 453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.79, 992.24 and 453.47 is: 625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.79 : 992.24 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.79/992.24 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.79x = 992.24 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.79x = 449,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,943.84/718.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.98

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