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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 996.02 and 423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 996.02 and 423.05 is: 583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 996.02 = 423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/996.02 = 423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 996.02 × 423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 421,368.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,368.75/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.85

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