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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.77, 996.21 and 442.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.77, 996.21 and 442.23 is: 610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.77 : 996.21 = 442.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.77/996.21 = 442.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.77x = 996.21 × 442.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.77x = 440,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,553.95/721.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.38

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