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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 993.68 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 993.68 and 409.44 is: 565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 993.68 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/993.68 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 993.68 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 406,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,852.34/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.07

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