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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.90, 997.63 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.90, 997.63 and 408.18 is: 563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.90 : 997.63 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.90/997.63 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.90x = 997.63 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.90x = 407,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,207.85/722.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.30

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