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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.14, 997.44 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.14, 997.44 and 443.28 is: 611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.14 : 997.44 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.14/997.44 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.14x = 997.44 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.14x = 442,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,145.20/723.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.42

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