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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.46, 992.84 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.46, 992.84 and 408.96 is: 564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.46 : 992.84 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.46/992.84 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.46x = 992.84 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.46x = 406,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,029.80/719.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.35

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