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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.45, 992.86 and 457.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.45, 992.86 and 457.31 is: 631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.45 : 992.86 = 457.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.45/992.86 = 457.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.45x = 992.86 × 457.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.45x = 454,046.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,046.15/719.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.10

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