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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.82, 994.13 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.82, 994.13 and 444.34 is: 612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.82 : 994.13 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.82/994.13 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.82x = 994.13 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.82x = 441,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,731.72/720.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.82

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