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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.17, 996.68 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.17, 996.68 and 442.44 is: 610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.17 : 996.68 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.17/996.68 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.17x = 996.68 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.17x = 440,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,969.72/722.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.62

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