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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.50, 992.92 and 457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.50, 992.92 and 457.46 is: 631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.50 : 992.92 = 457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.50/992.92 = 457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.50x = 992.92 × 457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.50x = 454,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,221.18/719.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.30

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