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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.01, 994.98 and 422.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.01, 994.98 and 422.45 is: 582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.01 : 994.98 = 422.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.01/994.98 = 422.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.01x = 994.98 × 422.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.01x = 420,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,324.33/721.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.97

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