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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.49, 994.21 and 405.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.49, 994.21 and 405.71 is: 559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.49 : 994.21 = 405.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.49/994.21 = 405.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.49x = 994.21 × 405.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.49x = 403,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,360.94/720.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.84

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