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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.46, 995.40 and 426.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.46, 995.40 and 426.62 is: 588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.46 : 995.40 = 426.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.46/995.40 = 426.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.46x = 995.40 × 426.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.46x = 424,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,652.57/721.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.61

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