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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.12, 996.56 and 442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.12, 996.56 and 442.30 is: 610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.12 : 996.56 = 442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.12/996.56 = 442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.12x = 996.56 × 442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.12x = 440,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,778.49/722.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.40

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