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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.65, 993.15 and 424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.65, 993.15 and 424.88 is: 586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.65 : 993.15 = 424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.65/993.15 = 424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.65x = 993.15 × 424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.65x = 421,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,969.57/719.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.35

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