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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.40, 998.20 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.40, 998.20 and 443.64 is: 612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.40 : 998.20 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.40/998.20 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.40x = 998.20 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.40x = 442,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,845.75/723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.17

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