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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.09, 998.04 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.09, 998.04 and 443.52 is: 612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.09 : 998.04 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.09/998.04 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.09x = 998.04 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.09x = 442,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,650.70/723.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.17

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