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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.43, 996.62 and 427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.43, 996.62 and 427.70 is: 590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.43 : 996.62 = 427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.43/996.62 = 427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.43x = 996.62 × 427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.43x = 426,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,247.25/722.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.02

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