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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.88, 997.62 and 408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.88, 997.62 and 408.15 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.88 : 997.62 = 408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.88/997.62 = 408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.88x = 997.62 × 408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.88x = 407,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,178.60/722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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