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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 992.41 and 424.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 992.41 and 424.41 is: 585.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 992.41 = 424.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/992.41 = 424.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 992.41 × 424.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 421,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,188.73/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.67

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