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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.03, 993.51 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.03, 993.51 and 440.04 is: 607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.03 : 993.51 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.03/993.51 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.03x = 993.51 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.03x = 437,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,184.14/720.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.17

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