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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.30, 997.74 and 428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.30, 997.74 and 428.28 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.30 : 997.74 = 428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.30/997.74 = 428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.30x = 997.74 × 428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.30x = 427,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,312.09/723.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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