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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.47, 992.96 and 404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.47, 992.96 and 404.75 is: 558.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.47 : 992.96 = 404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.47/992.96 = 404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.47x = 992.96 × 404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.47x = 401,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,902.42/719.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.61

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