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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.17, 995.09 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.17, 995.09 and 441.32 is: 608.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.17 : 995.09 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.17/995.09 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.17x = 995.09 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.17x = 439,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,145.94/721.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.94

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