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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 992.70 and 457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 992.70 and 457.80 is: 631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 992.70 = 457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/992.70 = 457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 992.70 × 457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 454,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,458.06/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.34

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