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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.94, 997.91 and 428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.94, 997.91 and 428.46 is: 591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.94 : 997.91 = 428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.94/997.91 = 428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.94x = 997.91 × 428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.94x = 427,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,564.52/722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.42

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