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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.08, 995.16 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.08, 995.16 and 441.36 is: 609.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.08 : 995.16 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.08/995.16 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.08x = 995.16 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.08x = 439,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,223.82/721.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.12

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