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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.76, 993.26 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.76, 993.26 and 440.48 is: 607.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.76 : 993.26 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.76/993.26 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.76x = 993.26 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.76x = 437,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,511.16/719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.86

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