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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719, 992.34 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719, 992.34 and 408.68 is: 564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719 : 992.34 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719/992.34 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719x = 992.34 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719x = 405,549.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,549.51/719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.05

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