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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.46, 996.53 and 427.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.46, 996.53 and 427.49 is: 589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.46 : 996.53 = 427.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.46/996.53 = 427.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.46x = 996.53 × 427.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.46x = 425,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,999.49/722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.65

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