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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722, 996.36 and 446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722, 996.36 and 446 is: 615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722 : 996.36 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722/996.36 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722x = 996.36 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722x = 444,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,376.56/722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.48

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