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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.06, 992.31 and 408.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.06, 992.31 and 408.50 is: 563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.06 : 992.31 = 408.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.06/992.31 = 408.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.06x = 992.31 × 408.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.06x = 405,358.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,358.64/719.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.73

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