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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.08, 992.45 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.08, 992.45 and 424.44 is: 585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.08 : 992.45 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.08/992.45 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.08x = 992.45 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.08x = 421,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,236.54/719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.80

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