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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.48, 992.62 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.48, 992.62 and 439.62 is: 606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.48 : 992.62 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.48/992.62 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.48x = 992.62 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.48x = 436,374.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,374.51/719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.52

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