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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.03, 992.29 and 424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.03, 992.29 and 424.30 is: 585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.03 : 992.29 = 424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.03/992.29 = 424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.03x = 992.29 × 424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.03x = 421,031.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,031.25/719.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.55

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