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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.30, 992.48 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.30, 992.48 and 439.52 is: 606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.30 : 992.48 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.30/992.48 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.30x = 992.48 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.30x = 436,214.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,214.81/719.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.44

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