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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.08, 992.28 and 404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.08, 992.28 and 404.39 is: 558.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.08 : 992.28 = 404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.08/992.28 = 404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.08x = 992.28 × 404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.08x = 401,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,268.69/719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.03

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