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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.30, 997.93 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.30, 997.93 and 443.40 is: 611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.30 : 997.93 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.30/997.93 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.30x = 997.93 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.30x = 442,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,480.53/723.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.75

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