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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.18, 998.04 and 428.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.18, 998.04 and 428.54 is: 591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.18 : 998.04 = 428.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.18/998.04 = 428.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.18x = 998.04 × 428.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.18x = 427,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,700.06/723.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.42

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