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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.18, 993.87 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.18, 993.87 and 440.46 is: 607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.18 : 993.87 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.18/993.87 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.18x = 993.87 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.18x = 437,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,759.98/720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.85

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