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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.63, 993.25 and 470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.63, 993.25 and 470.51 is: 649.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.63 : 993.25 = 470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.63/993.25 = 470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.63x = 993.25 × 470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.63x = 467,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,334.06/719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.41

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