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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.63, 993.07 and 404.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.63, 993.07 and 404.91 is: 558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.63 : 993.07 = 404.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.63/993.07 = 404.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.63x = 993.07 × 404.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.63x = 402,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,108.20/719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.77

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