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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.08, 993.66 and 405.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.08, 993.66 and 405.30 is: 559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.08 : 993.66 = 405.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.08/993.66 = 405.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.08x = 993.66 × 405.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.08x = 402,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,723.40/720.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.28

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