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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.72, 994.68 and 410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.72, 994.68 and 410.28 is: 566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.72 : 994.68 = 410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.72/994.68 = 410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.72x = 994.68 × 410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.72x = 408,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,097.31/720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.24

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