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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.83, 993.31 and 405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.83, 993.31 and 405.04 is: 558.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.83 : 993.31 = 405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.83/993.31 = 405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.83x = 993.31 × 405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.83x = 402,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,330.28/719.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.92

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