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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.68, 992.88 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.68, 992.88 and 440.32 is: 607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.68 : 992.88 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.68/992.88 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.68x = 992.88 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.68x = 437,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,184.92/719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.47

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