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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.81, 993.32 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.81, 993.32 and 440.04 is: 607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.81 : 993.32 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.81/993.32 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.81x = 993.32 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.81x = 437,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,103.09/719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.25

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