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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.38, 996.64 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.38, 996.64 and 423.56 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.38 : 996.64 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.38/996.64 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.38x = 996.64 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.38x = 422,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,130.80/722.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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