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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.49, 996.97 and 407.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.49, 996.97 and 407.69 is: 562.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.49 : 996.97 = 407.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.49/996.97 = 407.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.49x = 996.97 × 407.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.49x = 406,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,452.66/722.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.58

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