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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.46, 993.04 and 424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.46, 993.04 and 424.82 is: 586.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.46 : 993.04 = 424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.46/993.04 = 424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.46x = 993.04 × 424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.46x = 421,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,863.25/719.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.36

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