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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.34, 998.06 and 428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.34, 998.06 and 428.64 is: 591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.34 : 998.06 = 428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.34/998.06 = 428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.34x = 998.06 × 428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.34x = 427,808.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,808.44/723.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.43

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