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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.42, 993.04 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.42, 993.04 and 424.64 is: 586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.42 : 993.04 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.42/993.04 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.42x = 993.04 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.42x = 421,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,685.93/719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.15

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