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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.25, 996.48 and 442.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.25, 996.48 and 442.41 is: 610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.25 : 996.48 = 442.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.25/996.48 = 442.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.25x = 996.48 × 442.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.25x = 440,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,852.72/722.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.39

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