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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.05, 996.38 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.05, 996.38 and 407.28 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.05 : 996.38 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.05/996.38 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.05x = 996.38 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.05x = 405,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,800.66/722.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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