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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.22, 995.25 and 441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.22, 995.25 and 441.45 is: 609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.22 : 995.25 = 441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.22/995.25 = 441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.22x = 995.25 × 441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.22x = 439,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,354.77/721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.19

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