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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.81, 994.76 and 440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.81, 994.76 and 440.97 is: 608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.81 : 994.76 = 440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.81/994.76 = 440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.81x = 994.76 × 440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.81x = 438,657.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,657.11/720.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.56

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