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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.20, 995.48 and 422.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.20, 995.48 and 422.54 is: 583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.20 : 995.48 = 422.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.20/995.48 = 422.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.20x = 995.48 × 422.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.20x = 420,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,630.12/721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.24

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