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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.67, 997.16 and 442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.67, 997.16 and 442.82 is: 611.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.67 : 997.16 = 442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.67/997.16 = 442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.67x = 997.16 × 442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.67x = 441,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,555.19/722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.01

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