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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.08, 992.25 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.08, 992.25 and 404.30 is: 557.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.08 : 992.25 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.08/992.25 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.08x = 992.25 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.08x = 401,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,169.16/719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.89

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