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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.64, 995.90 and 441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.64, 995.90 and 441.79 is: 609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.64 : 995.90 = 441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.64/995.90 = 441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.64x = 995.90 × 441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.64x = 439,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,973.96/721.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.68

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