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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 997.90 and 424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 997.90 and 424.40 is: 585.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 997.90 = 424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/997.90 = 424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 997.90 × 424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 423,508.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,508.76/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.57

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