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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.01, 992.57 and 470.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.01, 992.57 and 470.34 is: 649.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.01 : 992.57 = 470.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.01/992.57 = 470.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.01x = 992.57 × 470.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.01x = 466,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,843.02/719.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.29

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