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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.16, 998.08 and 428.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.16, 998.08 and 428.57 is: 591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.16 : 998.08 = 428.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.16/998.08 = 428.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.16x = 998.08 × 428.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.16x = 427,747.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,747.15/723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.50

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