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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.98, 993.26 and 454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.98, 993.26 and 454.26 is: 626.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.98 : 993.26 = 454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.98/993.26 = 454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.98x = 993.26 × 454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.98x = 451,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,198.29/719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.68

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