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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.48, 997.23 and 427.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.48, 997.23 and 427.85 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.48 : 997.23 = 427.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.48/997.23 = 427.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.48x = 997.23 × 427.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.48x = 426,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,657.73/722.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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