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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.40, 993.90 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.40, 993.90 and 409.84 is: 565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.40 : 993.90 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.40/993.90 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.40x = 993.90 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.40x = 407,339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,339.98/720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.44

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