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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.58, 993.12 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.58, 993.12 and 439.92 is: 607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.58 : 993.12 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.58/993.12 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.58x = 993.12 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.58x = 436,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,893.35/719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.15

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