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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.87, 993.40 and 457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.87, 993.40 and 457.88 is: 631.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.87 : 993.40 = 457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.87/993.40 = 457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.87x = 993.40 × 457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.87x = 454,851.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,851.88/719.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.86

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