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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.03, 995.10 and 406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.03, 995.10 and 406.30 is: 560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.03 : 995.10 = 406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.03/995.10 = 406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.03x = 995.10 × 406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.03x = 404,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,309.13/721.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.74

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