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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.50, 996.15 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.50, 996.15 and 445.98 is: 615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.50 : 996.15 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.50/996.15 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.50x = 996.15 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.50x = 444,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,262.98/721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.75

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