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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.29, 992.22 and 424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.29, 992.22 and 424.48 is: 585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.29 : 992.22 = 424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.29/992.22 = 424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.29x = 992.22 × 424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.29x = 421,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,177.55/719.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.55

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