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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.69, 993.11 and 424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.69, 993.11 and 424.90 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.69 : 993.11 = 424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.69/993.11 = 424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.69x = 993.11 × 424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.69x = 421,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,968.36/719.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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