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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 992.64 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 992.64 and 470.56 is: 649.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 992.64 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/992.64 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 992.64 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 467,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,096.68/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.47

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