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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.03, 997.65 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.03, 997.65 and 443.04 is: 611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.03 : 997.65 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.03/997.65 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.03x = 997.65 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.03x = 441,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,998.86/723.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.31

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