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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 992.46 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 992.46 and 439.38 is: 606.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 992.46 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/992.46 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 992.46 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 436,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,067.07/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.32

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