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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.20, 998.01 and 443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.20, 998.01 and 443.41 is: 611.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.20 : 998.01 = 443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.20/998.01 = 443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.20x = 998.01 × 443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.20x = 442,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,525.12/723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.90

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