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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.57, 993.03 and 424.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.57, 993.03 and 424.73 is: 586.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.57 : 993.03 = 424.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.57/993.03 = 424.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.57x = 993.03 × 424.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.57x = 421,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,770.52/719.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.14

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