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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.40, 998.48 and 428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.40, 998.48 and 428.80 is: 591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.40 : 998.48 = 428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.40/998.48 = 428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.40x = 998.48 × 428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.40x = 428,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,148.22/723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.86

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