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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.28, 998.15 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.28, 998.15 and 408.56 is: 563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.28 : 998.15 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.28/998.15 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.28x = 998.15 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.28x = 407,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,799.43/723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.82

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