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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.08, 992.32 and 420.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.08, 992.32 and 420.53 is: 580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.08 : 992.32 = 420.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.08/992.32 = 420.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.08x = 992.32 × 420.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.08x = 417,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,294.32/719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.32

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