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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.27, 998.17 and 428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.27, 998.17 and 428.60 is: 591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.27 : 998.17 = 428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.27/998.17 = 428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.27x = 998.17 × 428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.27x = 427,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,813.34/723.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.50

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