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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.10, 997.98 and 424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.10, 997.98 and 424.30 is: 585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.10 : 997.98 = 424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.10/997.98 = 424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.10x = 997.98 × 424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.10x = 423,442.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,442.91/723.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.59

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