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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.62, 997.18 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.62, 997.18 and 442.87 is: 611.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.62 : 997.18 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.62/997.18 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.62x = 997.18 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.62x = 441,621.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,621.11/722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.14

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