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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.01, 997.54 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.01, 997.54 and 442.96 is: 611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.01 : 997.54 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.01/997.54 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.01x = 997.54 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.01x = 441,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,870.32/723.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.15

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