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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.71, 993.18 and 405.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.71, 993.18 and 405.01 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.71 : 993.18 = 405.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.71/993.18 = 405.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.71x = 993.18 × 405.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.71x = 402,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,247.83/719.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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