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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.78, 993.30 and 409.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.78, 993.30 and 409.28 is: 564.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.78 : 993.30 = 409.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.78/993.30 = 409.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.78x = 993.30 × 409.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.78x = 406,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,537.82/719.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.81

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