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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.85, 994.72 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.85, 994.72 and 441.24 is: 608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.85 : 994.72 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.85/994.72 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.85x = 994.72 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.85x = 438,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,910.25/720.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.88

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