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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 992.50 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 992.50 and 404.46 is: 558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 992.50 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/992.50 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 992.50 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 401,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,422.60/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.15

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