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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.95, 996.29 and 442.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.95, 996.29 and 442.15 is: 610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.95 : 996.29 = 442.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.95/996.29 = 442.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.95x = 996.29 × 442.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.95x = 440,509.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,509.62/721.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.17

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