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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.28, 996.66 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.28, 996.66 and 407.52 is: 562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.28 : 996.66 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.28/996.66 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.28x = 996.66 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.28x = 406,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,158.88/722.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.33

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