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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.94, 993.52 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.94, 993.52 and 409.44 is: 565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.94 : 993.52 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.94/993.52 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.94x = 993.52 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.94x = 406,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,787.34/719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.03

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