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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 995.64 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 995.64 and 441.96 is: 609.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 995.64 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/995.64 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 995.64 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 440,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,033.05/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.79

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