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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.05, 992.26 and 404.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.05, 992.26 and 404.31 is: 557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.05 : 992.26 = 404.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.05/992.26 = 404.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.05x = 992.26 × 404.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.05x = 401,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,180.64/719.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.93

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