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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719, 992.22 and 420.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719, 992.22 and 420.45 is: 580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719 : 992.22 = 420.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719/992.22 = 420.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719x = 992.22 × 420.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719x = 417,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,178.90/719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.22

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