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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.59, 996.95 and 442.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.59, 996.95 and 442.53 is: 610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.59 : 996.95 = 442.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.59/996.95 = 442.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.59x = 996.95 × 442.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.59x = 441,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,181.67/722.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.56

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