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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.12, 992.03 and 470.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.12, 992.03 and 470.45 is: 648.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.12 : 992.03 = 470.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.12/992.03 = 470.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.12x = 992.03 × 470.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.12x = 466,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,700.51/719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.99

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