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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 992.31 and 439.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 992.31 and 439.42 is: 606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 992.31 = 439.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/992.31 = 439.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 992.31 × 439.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 436,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,040.86/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.29

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