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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.63, 993.09 and 409.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.63, 993.09 and 409.13 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.63 : 993.09 = 409.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.63/993.09 = 409.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.63x = 993.09 × 409.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.63x = 406,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,302.91/719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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