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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 993.44 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 993.44 and 457.92 is: 631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 993.44 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/993.44 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 993.44 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 454,916.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,916.04/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.97

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