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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.32, 998.23 and 428.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.32, 998.23 and 428.53 is: 591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.32 : 998.23 = 428.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.32/998.23 = 428.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.32x = 998.23 × 428.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.32x = 427,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,765.44/723.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.39

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