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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.44, 995.63 and 422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.44, 995.63 and 422.68 is: 583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.44 : 995.63 = 422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.44/995.63 = 422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.44x = 995.63 × 422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.44x = 420,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,832.89/721.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.32

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