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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.88, 993.43 and 409.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.88, 993.43 and 409.38 is: 564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.88 : 993.43 = 409.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.88/993.43 = 409.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.88x = 993.43 × 409.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.88x = 406,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,690.37/719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.94

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