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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.28, 998 and 412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.28, 998 and 412.88 is: 569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.28 : 998 = 412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.28/998 = 412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.28x = 998 × 412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.28x = 412,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,054.24/723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.70

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