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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.01, 996.17 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.01, 996.17 and 441.96 is: 609.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.01 : 996.17 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.01/996.17 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.01x = 996.17 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.01x = 440,265.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,265.08/722.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.78

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