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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.54, 993.06 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.54, 993.06 and 404.82 is: 558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.54 : 993.06 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.54/993.06 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.54x = 993.06 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.54x = 402,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,011.66/719.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.70

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