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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 992.50 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 992.50 and 408.68 is: 564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 992.50 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/992.50 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 992.50 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 405,614.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,614.90/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.01

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