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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.04, 996.26 and 442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.04, 996.26 and 442.04 is: 609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.04 : 996.26 = 442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.04/996.26 = 442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.04x = 996.26 × 442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.04x = 440,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,386.77/722.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.92

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