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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.81, 997.45 and 408.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.81, 997.45 and 408.04 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.81 : 997.45 = 408.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.81/997.45 = 408.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.81x = 997.45 × 408.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.81x = 406,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,995.98/722.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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