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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.13, 992.06 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.13, 992.06 and 470.36 is: 648.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.13 : 992.06 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.13/992.06 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.13x = 992.06 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.13x = 466,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,618.03/719.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.86

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