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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.14, 992.74 and 470.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.14, 992.74 and 470.47 is: 649.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.14 : 992.74 = 470.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.14/992.74 = 470.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.14x = 992.74 × 470.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.14x = 467,054.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,054.39/719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.46

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