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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.63, 993.26 and 470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.63, 993.26 and 470.92 is: 649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.63 : 993.26 = 470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.63/993.26 = 470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.63x = 993.26 × 470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.63x = 467,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,746.00/719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.98

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