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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 992.80 and 457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 992.80 and 457.60 is: 631.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 992.80 = 457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/992.80 = 457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 992.80 × 457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 454,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,305.28/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.68

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