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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.63, 997.17 and 407.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.63, 997.17 and 407.95 is: 562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.63 : 997.17 = 407.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.63/997.17 = 407.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.63x = 997.17 × 407.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.63x = 406,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,795.50/722.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.94

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