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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.63, 997.19 and 428.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.63, 997.19 and 428.00 is: 590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.63 : 997.19 = 428.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.63/997.19 = 428.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.63x = 997.19 × 428.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.63x = 426,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,790.19/722.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.61

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