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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.57, 993.01 and 404.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.57, 993.01 and 404.85 is: 558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.57 : 993.01 = 404.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.57/993.01 = 404.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.57x = 993.01 × 404.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.57x = 402,013.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,013.11/719.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.69

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