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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.51, 997.06 and 427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.51, 997.06 and 427.80 is: 590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.51 : 997.06 = 427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.51/997.06 = 427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.51x = 997.06 × 427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.51x = 426,542.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,542.27/722.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.36

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