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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.94, 994.68 and 441.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.94, 994.68 and 441.34 is: 608.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.94 : 994.68 = 441.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.94/994.68 = 441.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.94x = 994.68 × 441.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.94x = 438,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,992.07/720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.92

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