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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.57, 995.95 and 441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.57, 995.95 and 441.75 is: 609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.57 : 995.95 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.57/995.95 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.57x = 995.95 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.57x = 439,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,962.71/721.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.73

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