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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.28, 998 and 412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.28, 998 and 412.72 is: 569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.28 : 998 = 412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.28/998 = 412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.28x = 998 × 412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.28x = 411,894.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,894.56/723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.48

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