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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.10, 995.09 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.10, 995.09 and 406.44 is: 560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.10 : 995.09 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.10/995.09 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.10x = 995.09 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.10x = 404,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,442.35/721.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.87

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