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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.39, 998.36 and 428.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.39, 998.36 and 428.68 is: 591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.39 : 998.36 = 428.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.39/998.36 = 428.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.39x = 998.36 × 428.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.39x = 427,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,974.82/723.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.63

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