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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 992.90 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 992.90 and 453.96 is: 626.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 992.90 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/992.90 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 992.90 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 450,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,738.02/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.75

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