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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.60, 994.19 and 440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.60, 994.19 and 440.68 is: 607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.60 : 994.19 = 440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.60/994.19 = 440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.60x = 994.19 × 440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.60x = 438,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,114.96/720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.99

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