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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.15, 997.86 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.15, 997.86 and 408.30 is: 563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.15 : 997.86 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.15/997.86 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.15x = 997.86 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.15x = 407,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,426.24/723.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.40

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