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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.54, 996.64 and 442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.54, 996.64 and 442.62 is: 610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.54 : 996.64 = 442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.54/996.64 = 442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.54x = 996.64 × 442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.54x = 441,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,132.80/722.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.53

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