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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.22, 994.95 and 441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.22, 994.95 and 441.23 is: 608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.22 : 994.95 = 441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.22/994.95 = 441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.22x = 994.95 × 441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.22x = 438,996.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,996.81/721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.69

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