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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.52, 992.52 and 457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.52, 992.52 and 457.08 is: 630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.52 : 992.52 = 457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.52/992.52 = 457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.52x = 992.52 × 457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.52x = 453,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,661.04/719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.51

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