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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.60, 992.96 and 404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.60, 992.96 and 404.84 is: 558.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.60 : 992.96 = 404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.60/992.96 = 404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.60x = 992.96 × 404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.60x = 401,989.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,989.93/719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.63

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