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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.00, 992.21 and 420.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.00, 992.21 and 420.45 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.00 : 992.21 = 420.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.00/992.21 = 420.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.00x = 992.21 × 420.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.00x = 417,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,175.75/719.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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