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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.18, 997.98 and 408.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.18, 997.98 and 408.47 is: 563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.18 : 997.98 = 408.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.18/997.98 = 408.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.18x = 997.98 × 408.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.18x = 407,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,639.90/723.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.68

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