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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.90, 997.46 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.90, 997.46 and 443.18 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.90 : 997.46 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.90/997.46 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.90x = 997.46 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.90x = 442,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,048.78/722.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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