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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.68, 996.32 and 441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.68, 996.32 and 441.97 is: 610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.68 : 996.32 = 441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.68/996.32 = 441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.68x = 996.32 × 441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.68x = 440,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,343.55/721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.16

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