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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.52, 993.24 and 457.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.52, 993.24 and 457.62 is: 631.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.52 : 993.24 = 457.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.52/993.24 = 457.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.52x = 993.24 × 457.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.52x = 454,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,526.49/719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.71

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