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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.70, 992.66 and 470.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.70, 992.66 and 470.62 is: 649.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.70 : 992.66 = 470.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.70/992.66 = 470.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.70x = 992.66 × 470.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.70x = 467,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,165.65/719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.11

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