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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.97, 994.80 and 441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.97, 994.80 and 441.27 is: 608.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.97 : 994.80 = 441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.97/994.80 = 441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.97x = 994.80 × 441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.97x = 438,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,975.40/720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.87

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