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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.76, 993.12 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.76, 993.12 and 457.68 is: 631.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.76 : 993.12 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.76/993.12 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.76x = 993.12 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.76x = 454,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,531.16/719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.50

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