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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.56, 993.65 and 454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.56, 993.65 and 454.47 is: 627.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.56 : 993.65 = 454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.56/993.65 = 454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.56x = 993.65 × 454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.56x = 451,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,581.84/719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.58

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