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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.42, 994.10 and 440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.42, 994.10 and 440.72 is: 608.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.42 : 994.10 = 440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.42/994.10 = 440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.42x = 994.10 × 440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.42x = 438,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,119.75/720.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.14

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