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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.40, 992.82 and 458.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.40, 992.82 and 458.04 is: 632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.40 : 992.82 = 458.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.40/992.82 = 458.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.40x = 992.82 × 458.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.40x = 454,751.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,751.27/719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.13

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