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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.52, 992.28 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.52, 992.28 and 457.20 is: 630.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.52 : 992.28 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.52/992.28 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.52x = 992.28 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.52x = 453,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,670.42/719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.52

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