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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.39, 992.72 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.39, 992.72 and 404.66 is: 558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.39 : 992.72 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.39/992.72 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.39x = 992.72 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.39x = 401,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,710.12/719.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.41

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