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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.80, 992.64 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.80, 992.64 and 471.04 is: 649.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.80 : 992.64 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.80/992.64 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.80x = 992.64 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.80x = 467,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,573.15/719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.59

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