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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.70, 993.32 and 424.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.70, 993.32 and 424.95 is: 586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.70 : 993.32 = 424.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.70/993.32 = 424.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.70x = 993.32 × 424.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.70x = 422,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,109.21/719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.51

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