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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.38, 998.36 and 443.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.38, 998.36 and 443.57 is: 612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.38 : 998.36 = 443.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.38/998.36 = 443.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.38x = 998.36 × 443.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.38x = 442,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,838.66/723.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.18

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