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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.27, 997.73 and 443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.27, 997.73 and 443.56 is: 611.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.27 : 997.73 = 443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.27/997.73 = 443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.27x = 997.73 × 443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.27x = 442,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,553.12/723.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.88

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