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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.19, 992.43 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.19, 992.43 and 404.46 is: 558.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.19 : 992.43 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.19/992.43 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.19x = 992.43 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.19x = 401,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,398.24/719.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.13

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