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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.10, 996.60 and 423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.10, 996.60 and 423.30 is: 584.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.10 : 996.60 = 423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.10/996.60 = 423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.10x = 996.60 × 423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.10x = 421,860.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,860.78/722.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.21

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