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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.79, 993.28 and 405.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.79, 993.28 and 405.07 is: 558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.79 : 993.28 = 405.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.79/993.28 = 405.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.79x = 993.28 × 405.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.79x = 402,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,347.93/719.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.98

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