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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.67, 993.05 and 404.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.67, 993.05 and 404.89 is: 558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.67 : 993.05 = 404.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.67/993.05 = 404.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.67x = 993.05 × 404.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.67x = 402,076.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,076.01/719.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.69

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