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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.23, 992.44 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.23, 992.44 and 404.44 is: 558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.23 : 992.44 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.23/992.44 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.23x = 992.44 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.23x = 401,382.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,382.43/719.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.07

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