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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.19, 996.63 and 427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.19, 996.63 and 427.44 is: 589.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.19 : 996.63 = 427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.19/996.63 = 427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.19x = 996.63 × 427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.19x = 425,999.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,999.53/722.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.87

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