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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.21, 997.83 and 408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.21, 997.83 and 408.48 is: 563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.21 : 997.83 = 408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.21/997.83 = 408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.21x = 997.83 × 408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.21x = 407,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,593.60/723.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.59

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