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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.34, 998.37 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.34, 998.37 and 424.72 is: 586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.34 : 998.37 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.34/998.37 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.34x = 998.37 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.34x = 424,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,020.59/723.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.20

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