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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721, 994.98 and 422.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721, 994.98 and 422.46 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721 : 994.98 = 422.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721/994.98 = 422.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721x = 994.98 × 422.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721x = 420,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,339.25/721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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