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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.94, 997.65 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.94, 997.65 and 408.18 is: 563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.94 : 997.65 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.94/997.65 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.94x = 997.65 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.94x = 407,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,220.78/722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.28

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