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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.19, 992.41 and 404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.19, 992.41 and 404.49 is: 558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.19 : 992.41 = 404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.19/992.41 = 404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.19x = 992.41 × 404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.19x = 401,419.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,419.92/719.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.16

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