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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.15, 992.18 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.15, 992.18 and 457.32 is: 630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.15 : 992.18 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.15/992.18 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.15x = 992.18 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.15x = 453,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,741.47/719.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.94

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