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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.35, 995.54 and 441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.35, 995.54 and 441.78 is: 609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.35 : 995.54 = 441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.35/995.54 = 441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.35x = 995.54 × 441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.35x = 439,805.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,805.79/721.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.70

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