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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.19, 992.48 and 470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.19, 992.48 and 470.92 is: 649.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.19 : 992.48 = 470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.19/992.48 = 470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.19x = 992.48 × 470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.19x = 467,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,378.68/719.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.87

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