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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.34, 993.99 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.34, 993.99 and 440.64 is: 608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.34 : 993.99 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.34/993.99 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.34x = 993.99 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.34x = 437,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,991.75/720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.04

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