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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 992.62 and 404.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 992.62 and 404.61 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 992.62 = 404.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/992.62 = 404.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 992.62 × 404.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 401,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,623.98/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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