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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.12, 992.30 and 424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.12, 992.30 and 424.28 is: 585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.12 : 992.30 = 424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.12/992.30 = 424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.12x = 992.30 × 424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.12x = 421,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,013.04/719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.46

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