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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.18, 992.54 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.18, 992.54 and 439.40 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.18 : 992.54 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.18/992.54 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.18x = 992.54 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.18x = 436,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,122.08/719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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