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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.83, 995.81 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.83, 995.81 and 441.96 is: 609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.83 : 995.81 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.83/995.81 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.83x = 995.81 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.83x = 440,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,104.73/721.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.71

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