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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.81, 993.28 and 405.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.81, 993.28 and 405.03 is: 558.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.81 : 993.28 = 405.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.81/993.28 = 405.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.81x = 993.28 × 405.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.81x = 402,306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,306.17/719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.91

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