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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.94, 996 and 442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.94, 996 and 442.04 is: 609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.94 : 996 = 442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.94/996 = 442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.94x = 996 × 442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.94x = 440,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,266.86/721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.84

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