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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.20, 997.97 and 443.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.20, 997.97 and 443.43 is: 611.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.20 : 997.97 = 443.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.20/997.97 = 443.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.20x = 997.97 × 443.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.20x = 442,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,527.62/723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.91

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