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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.96, 993.31 and 405.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.96, 993.31 and 405.17 is: 559.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.96 : 993.31 = 405.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.96/993.31 = 405.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.96x = 993.31 × 405.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.96x = 402,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,459.44/719.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.01

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