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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.36, 992.71 and 404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.36, 992.71 and 404.68 is: 558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.36 : 992.71 = 404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.36/992.71 = 404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.36x = 992.71 × 404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.36x = 401,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,726.39/719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.45

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