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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.85, 997.29 and 442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.85, 997.29 and 442.94 is: 611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.85 : 997.29 = 442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.85/997.29 = 442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.85x = 997.29 × 442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.85x = 441,734.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,734.65/722.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.10

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