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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.51, 992.94 and 404.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.51, 992.94 and 404.77 is: 558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.51 : 992.94 = 404.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.51/992.94 = 404.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.51x = 992.94 × 404.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.51x = 401,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,912.32/719.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.59

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