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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.21, 992.42 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.21, 992.42 and 416.43 is: 574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.21 : 992.42 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.21/992.42 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.21x = 992.42 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.21x = 413,271.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,271.38/719.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.62

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