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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.90, 995.98 and 441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.90, 995.98 and 441.84 is: 609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.90 : 995.98 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.90/995.98 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.90x = 995.98 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.90x = 440,064.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,064.91/721.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.59

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