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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.36, 998.26 and 428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.36, 998.26 and 428.64 is: 591.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.36 : 998.26 = 428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.36/998.26 = 428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.36x = 998.26 × 428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.36x = 427,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,894.17/723.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.54

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