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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.56, 993.08 and 471.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.56, 993.08 and 471.09 is: 650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.56 : 993.08 = 471.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.56/993.08 = 471.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.56x = 993.08 × 471.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.56x = 467,831.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,831.23/719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.17

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