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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.61, 997.31 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.61, 997.31 and 408 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.61 : 997.31 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.61/997.31 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.61x = 997.31 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.61x = 406,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,903.50/722.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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