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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.42, 998.46 and 428.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.42, 998.46 and 428.85 is: 591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.42 : 998.46 = 428.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.42/998.46 = 428.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.42x = 998.46 × 428.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.42x = 428,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,189.57/723.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.90

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