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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.28, 996.84 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.28, 996.84 and 442.56 is: 610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.28 : 996.84 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.28/996.84 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.28x = 996.84 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.28x = 441,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,161.51/722.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.79

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