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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.36, 996.84 and 442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.36, 996.84 and 442.62 is: 610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.36 : 996.84 = 442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.36/996.84 = 442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.36x = 996.84 × 442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.36x = 441,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,221.32/722.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.80

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