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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.99, 997.38 and 443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.99, 997.38 and 443.27 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.99 : 997.38 = 443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.99/997.38 = 443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.99x = 997.38 × 443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.99x = 442,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,111.13/722.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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