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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.18, 996.64 and 442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.18, 996.64 and 442.46 is: 610.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.18 : 996.64 = 442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.18/996.64 = 442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.18x = 996.64 × 442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.18x = 440,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,973.33/722.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.61

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