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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.31, 996.73 and 407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.31, 996.73 and 407.60 is: 562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.31 : 996.73 = 407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.31/996.73 = 407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.31x = 996.73 × 407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.31x = 406,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,268.52/722.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.46

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