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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.91, 993.48 and 409.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.91, 993.48 and 409.41 is: 564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.91 : 993.48 = 409.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.91/993.48 = 409.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.91x = 993.48 × 409.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.91x = 406,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,740.65/719.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.99

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