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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.31, 996.75 and 423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.31, 996.75 and 423.60 is: 584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.31 : 996.75 = 423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.31/996.75 = 423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.31x = 996.75 × 423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.31x = 422,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,223.30/722.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.55

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