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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.78, 993.27 and 440.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.78, 993.27 and 440.49 is: 607.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.78 : 993.27 = 440.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.78/993.27 = 440.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.78x = 993.27 × 440.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.78x = 437,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,525.50/719.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.86

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