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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.19, 992.25 and 470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.19, 992.25 and 470.79 is: 649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.19 : 992.25 = 470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.19/992.25 = 470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.19x = 992.25 × 470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.19x = 467,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,141.38/719.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.54

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