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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.13, 997.41 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.13, 997.41 and 443 is: 611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.13 : 997.41 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.13/997.41 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.13x = 997.41 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.13x = 441,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,852.63/723.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.03

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