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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.64, 995.96 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.64, 995.96 and 442.02 is: 610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.64 : 995.96 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.64/995.96 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.64x = 995.96 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.64x = 440,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,234.24/721.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.05

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