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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721, 995.46 and 445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721, 995.46 and 445.48 is: 615.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721 : 995.46 = 445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721/995.46 = 445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721x = 995.46 × 445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721x = 443,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,457.52/721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.06

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