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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.69, 997.07 and 442.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.69, 997.07 and 442.63 is: 610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.69 : 997.07 = 442.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.69/997.07 = 442.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.69x = 997.07 × 442.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.69x = 441,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,331.71/722.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.68

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