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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.63, 994.41 and 405.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.63, 994.41 and 405.95 is: 560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.63 : 994.41 = 405.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.63/994.41 = 405.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.63x = 994.41 × 405.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.63x = 403,675.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,675.77/720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.17

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