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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.52, 992.88 and 457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.52, 992.88 and 457.44 is: 631.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.52 : 992.88 = 457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.52/992.88 = 457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.52x = 992.88 × 457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.52x = 454,183.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,183.03/719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.23

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