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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.95, 993.18 and 471.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.95, 993.18 and 471.06 is: 649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.95 : 993.18 = 471.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.95/993.18 = 471.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.95x = 993.18 × 471.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.95x = 467,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,847.37/719.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.83

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