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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.40, 996.84 and 411.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.40, 996.84 and 411.90 is: 568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.40 : 996.84 = 411.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.40/996.84 = 411.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.40x = 996.84 × 411.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.40x = 410,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,598.40/722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.38

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