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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 992.33 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 992.33 and 439.50 is: 606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 992.33 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/992.33 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 992.33 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 436,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,126.84/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.34

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