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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.64, 997.53 and 442.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.64, 997.53 and 442.95 is: 611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.64 : 997.53 = 442.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.64/997.53 = 442.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.64x = 997.53 × 442.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.64x = 441,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,855.91/722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.45

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