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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.95, 993.51 and 440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.95, 993.51 and 440.18 is: 607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.95 : 993.51 = 440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.95/993.51 = 440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.95x = 993.51 × 440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.95x = 437,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,328.20/719.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.45

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