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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.33, 995.61 and 422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.33, 995.61 and 422.72 is: 583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.33 : 995.61 = 422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.33/995.61 = 422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.33x = 995.61 × 422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.33x = 420,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,864.26/721.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.46

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