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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.30, 994.25 and 421.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.30, 994.25 and 421.61 is: 581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.30 : 994.25 = 421.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.30/994.25 = 421.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.30x = 994.25 × 421.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.30x = 419,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,178.66/720.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.95

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