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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.28, 998.08 and 412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.28, 998.08 and 412.76 is: 569.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.28 : 998.08 = 412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.28/998.08 = 412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.28x = 998.08 × 412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.28x = 411,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,967.50/723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.58

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