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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.62, 993.08 and 404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.62, 993.08 and 404.88 is: 558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.62 : 993.08 = 404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.62/993.08 = 404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.62x = 993.08 × 404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.62x = 402,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,074.34/719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.73

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