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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.58, 993.04 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.58, 993.04 and 457.32 is: 631.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.58 : 993.04 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.58/993.04 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.58x = 993.04 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.58x = 454,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,137.05/719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.11

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