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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.12, 992.37 and 457.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.12, 992.37 and 457.13 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.12 : 992.37 = 457.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.12/992.37 = 457.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.12x = 992.37 × 457.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.12x = 453,637.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,637.14/719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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