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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.15, 994.96 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.15, 994.96 and 441.24 is: 608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.15 : 994.96 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.15/994.96 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.15x = 994.96 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.15x = 439,018.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,018.78/721.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.78

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