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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.21, 992.48 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.21, 992.48 and 404.48 is: 558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.21 : 992.48 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.21/992.48 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.21x = 992.48 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.21x = 401,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,438.77/719.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.16

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