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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.32, 991.76 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.32, 991.76 and 470.25 is: 648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.32 : 991.76 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.32/991.76 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.32x = 991.76 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.32x = 466,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,370.66/719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.35

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