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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.45, 992.73 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.45, 992.73 and 404.66 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.45 : 992.73 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.45/992.73 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.45x = 992.73 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.45x = 401,713.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,713.16/719.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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