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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.38, 997.83 and 428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.38, 997.83 and 428.63 is: 591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.38 : 997.83 = 428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.38/997.83 = 428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.38x = 997.83 × 428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.38x = 427,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,694.88/723.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.25

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