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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.94, 997.71 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.94, 997.71 and 408.30 is: 563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.94 : 997.71 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.94/997.71 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.94x = 997.71 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.94x = 407,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,364.99/722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.48

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