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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.98, 996.81 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.98, 996.81 and 442.50 is: 610.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.98 : 996.81 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.98/996.81 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.98x = 996.81 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.98x = 441,083.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,083.03/721.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.94

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