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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 997.76 and 412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 997.76 and 412.64 is: 569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 997.76 = 412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/997.76 = 412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 997.76 × 412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 411,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,715.69/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.42

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