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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.95, 997.86 and 428.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.95, 997.86 and 428.31 is: 591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.95 : 997.86 = 428.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.95/997.86 = 428.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.95x = 997.86 × 428.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.95x = 427,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,393.42/722.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.18

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