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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.59, 993.07 and 471.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.59, 993.07 and 471.12 is: 650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.59 : 993.07 = 471.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.59/993.07 = 471.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.59x = 993.07 × 471.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.59x = 467,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,850.17/719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.17

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