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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.24, 992.62 and 408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.24, 992.62 and 408.80 is: 564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.24 : 992.62 = 408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.24/992.62 = 408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.24x = 992.62 × 408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.24x = 405,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,783.06/719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.18

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