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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.94, 996.53 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.94, 996.53 and 427.46 is: 590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.94 : 996.53 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.94/996.53 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.94x = 996.53 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.94x = 425,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,969.59/721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.04

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