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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.47, 995.49 and 441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.47, 995.49 and 441.77 is: 609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.47 : 995.49 = 441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.47/995.49 = 441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.47x = 995.49 × 441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.47x = 439,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,772.64/721.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.55

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