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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.25, 992.44 and 424.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.25, 992.44 and 424.45 is: 585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.25 : 992.44 = 424.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.25/992.44 = 424.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.25x = 992.44 × 424.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.25x = 421,234.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,234.07/719.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.66

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