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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 997.56 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 997.56 and 443.52 is: 611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 997.56 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/997.56 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 997.56 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 442,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,437.81/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.74

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