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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.85, 993.35 and 440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.85, 993.35 and 440.24 is: 607.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.85 : 993.35 = 440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.85/993.35 = 440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.85x = 993.35 × 440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.85x = 437,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,305.24/719.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.49

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