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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.33, 992.58 and 404.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.33, 992.58 and 404.58 is: 558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.33 : 992.58 = 404.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.33/992.58 = 404.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.33x = 992.58 × 404.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.33x = 401,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,571.03/719.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.26

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