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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.59, 992.74 and 453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.59, 992.74 and 453.94 is: 626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.59 : 992.74 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.59/992.74 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.59x = 992.74 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.59x = 450,643.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,643.83/719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.25

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