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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.51, 993.26 and 470.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.51, 993.26 and 470.84 is: 649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.51 : 993.26 = 470.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.51/993.26 = 470.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.51x = 993.26 × 470.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.51x = 467,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,664.18/719.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.98

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