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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.97, 993.42 and 440.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.97, 993.42 and 440.27 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.97 : 993.42 = 440.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.97/993.42 = 440.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.97x = 993.42 × 440.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.97x = 437,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,368.06/719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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