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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719, 992.22 and 456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719, 992.22 and 456.96 is: 630.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719 : 992.22 = 456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719/992.22 = 456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719x = 992.22 × 456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719x = 453,404.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,404.85/719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.60

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