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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.69, 992.94 and 471.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.69, 992.94 and 471.29 is: 650.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.69 : 992.94 = 471.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.69/992.94 = 471.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.69x = 992.94 × 471.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.69x = 467,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,962.69/719.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.23

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