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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.45, 996.40 and 442.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.45, 996.40 and 442.67 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.45 : 996.40 = 442.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.45/996.40 = 442.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.45x = 996.40 × 442.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.45x = 441,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,071.96/722.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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