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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.35, 992.65 and 424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.35, 992.65 and 424.66 is: 586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.35 : 992.65 = 424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.35/992.65 = 424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.35x = 992.65 × 424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.35x = 421,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,538.75/719.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.00

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