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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.48, 991.91 and 470.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.48, 991.91 and 470.41 is: 648.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.48 : 991.91 = 470.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.48/991.91 = 470.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.48x = 991.91 × 470.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.48x = 466,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,603.08/719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.53

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