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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.16, 996.69 and 442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.16, 996.69 and 442.54 is: 610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.16 : 996.69 = 442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.16/996.69 = 442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.16x = 996.69 × 442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.16x = 441,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,081.68/722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.78

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