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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.35, 998.16 and 408.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.35, 998.16 and 408.59 is: 563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.35 : 998.16 = 408.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.35/998.16 = 408.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.35x = 998.16 × 408.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.35x = 407,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,833.20/723.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.82

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