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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.82, 993.34 and 457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.82, 993.34 and 457.98 is: 632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.82 : 993.34 = 457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.82/993.34 = 457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.82x = 993.34 × 457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.82x = 454,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,929.85/719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.01

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