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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.08, 996.54 and 442.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.08, 996.54 and 442.36 is: 610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.08 : 996.54 = 442.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.08/996.54 = 442.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.08x = 996.54 × 442.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.08x = 440,829.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,829.43/722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.50

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