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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.80, 992.79 and 467.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.80, 992.79 and 467.79 is: 645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.80 : 992.79 = 467.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.80/992.79 = 467.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.80x = 992.79 × 467.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.80x = 464,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,417.23/719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.21

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