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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.95, 994.91 and 441.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.95, 994.91 and 441.15 is: 608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.95 : 994.91 = 441.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.95/994.91 = 441.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.95x = 994.91 × 441.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.95x = 438,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,899.85/720.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.78

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