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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.26, 993.92 and 440.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.26, 993.92 and 440.45 is: 607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.26 : 993.92 = 440.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.26/993.92 = 440.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.26x = 993.92 × 440.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.26x = 437,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,772.06/720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.80

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