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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.46, 992.97 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.46, 992.97 and 424.68 is: 586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.46 : 992.97 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.46/992.97 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.46x = 992.97 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.46x = 421,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,694.50/719.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.13

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