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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.97, 994.64 and 440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.97, 994.64 and 440.98 is: 608.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.97 : 994.64 = 440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.97/994.64 = 440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.97x = 994.64 × 440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.97x = 438,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,611.66/720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.37

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