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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.05, 997.82 and 424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.05, 997.82 and 424.48 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.05 : 997.82 = 424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.05/997.82 = 424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.05x = 997.82 × 424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.05x = 423,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,554.63/723.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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