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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.27, 992.32 and 439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.27, 992.32 and 439.31 is: 606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.27 : 992.32 = 439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.27/992.32 = 439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.27x = 992.32 × 439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.27x = 435,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,936.10/719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.08

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