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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.88, 992.05 and 457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.88, 992.05 and 457.04 is: 630.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.88 : 992.05 = 457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.88/992.05 = 457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.88x = 992.05 × 457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.88x = 453,407.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,407.87/718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.72

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