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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.33, 995.34 and 441.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.33, 995.34 and 441.58 is: 609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.33 : 995.34 = 441.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.33/995.34 = 441.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.33x = 995.34 × 441.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.33x = 439,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,522.24/721.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.32

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