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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.43, 997.99 and 428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.43, 997.99 and 428.70 is: 591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.43 : 997.99 = 428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.43/997.99 = 428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.43x = 997.99 × 428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.43x = 427,838.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,838.31/723.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.40

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