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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.70, 997.29 and 427.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.70, 997.29 and 427.95 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.70 : 997.29 = 427.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.70/997.29 = 427.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.70x = 997.29 × 427.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.70x = 426,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,790.26/722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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