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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.31, 992.63 and 404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.31, 992.63 and 404.59 is: 558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.31 : 992.63 = 404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.31/992.63 = 404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.31x = 992.63 × 404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.31x = 401,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,608.17/719.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.32

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