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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.68, 995.80 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.68, 995.80 and 441.96 is: 609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.68 : 995.80 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.68/995.80 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.68x = 995.80 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.68x = 440,103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,103.77/721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.83

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