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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.64, 993.15 and 424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.64, 993.15 and 424.98 is: 586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.64 : 993.15 = 424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.64/993.15 = 424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.64x = 993.15 × 424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.64x = 422,068.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,068.89/719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.50

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