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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.67, 993.32 and 470.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.67, 993.32 and 470.55 is: 649.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.67 : 993.32 = 470.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.67/993.32 = 470.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.67x = 993.32 × 470.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.67x = 467,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,404.37/719.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.47

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