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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.40, 998.28 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.40, 998.28 and 443.68 is: 612.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.40 : 998.28 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.40/998.28 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.40x = 998.28 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.40x = 442,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,916.87/723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.27

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