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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.81, 993.38 and 439.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.81, 993.38 and 439.97 is: 607.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.81 : 993.38 = 439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.81/993.38 = 439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.81x = 993.38 × 439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.81x = 437,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,057.40/719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.18

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