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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.31, 998.17 and 428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.31, 998.17 and 428.52 is: 591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.31 : 998.17 = 428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.31/998.17 = 428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.31x = 998.17 × 428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.31x = 427,732.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,732.07/723.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.36

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