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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.82, 993.06 and 457.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.82, 993.06 and 457.79 is: 631.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.82 : 993.06 = 457.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.82/993.06 = 457.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.82x = 993.06 × 457.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.82x = 454,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,607.97/719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.56

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