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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.01, 991.98 and 408.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.01, 991.98 and 408.51 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.01 : 991.98 = 408.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.01/991.98 = 408.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.01x = 991.98 × 408.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.01x = 405,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,233.75/719.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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