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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.80, 993.39 and 440.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.80, 993.39 and 440.22 is: 607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.80 : 993.39 = 440.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.80/993.39 = 440.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.80x = 993.39 × 440.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.80x = 437,310.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,310.15/719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.54

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