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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.84, 996.16 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.84, 996.16 and 442.08 is: 610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.84 : 996.16 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.84/996.16 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.84x = 996.16 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.84x = 440,382.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,382.41/721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.08

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