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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.30, 997.55 and 443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.30, 997.55 and 443.08 is: 611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.30 : 997.55 = 443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.30/997.55 = 443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.30x = 997.55 × 443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.30x = 441,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,995.15/723.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.08

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